When conducting a physical examination, the nurse uses a tuning fork to assess for which condition?

Choice A reason: Tinnitus is a subjective symptom reported by the client and cannot be directly assessed using a tuning fork. It requires further audiological evaluation. Choice B reason: Otitis media is diagnosed through otoscopic examination and clinical signs such as tympanic membrane changes, not with a tuning fork. Choice C reason: Neurological pathology may involve sensory deficits, but tuning forks are not standard tools for assessing central neurological conditions. Choice D reason: Tuning forks are used in Rinne and Weber tests to differentiate between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, making this the correct application.