CH-21 auditory problems (3)

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CH- 21 Auditory problems Auditory problem Assessment data Subjective data: Health history  Childhood: ear problems; surgery  Systemic conditions  Head injury  Allergies  Current symptoms  Family history  Medications: Ototoxic  Hearing aids Objective data  Ask: changes in hearing, ear pain, drainage, tinnitus?  Inspect ears: alignment, position, size, shape, symmetry, color, skin intact, discharge, or lesions, fever  Assess hearing: responses, whisper, watch  inspect and palpate external ear  check for balance & assess cranial nerve VIII Chronic otitis media and mastoiditis Etiology  infection of tympanum, ossicles, and middle ear. Clinical Manifestations  Swelling of auditory tube traps bacteria; pressure on TM  redness, bulging, and pain  Also see fever, malaise, drainage, and reduced hearing Diagnostic tests  otoscopic exam  culture and sensitivity  audiogram ( tests your ability to hear sounds.)  mastoid x-ray, MRI, CT scan Risk Factors  Pacifiers & attending day care  No routine vaccinations  History of chronic ear infections Parents that smoke Treatment  Surgery- myringotomy ( a procedure to create a hole in the ear drum to allow fluid that is trapped in the middle ear to drain out. Tympanostomy tube (ventilate ear) Medications  Oral antibiotics amoxicillin and eardrops.  Analgesics  Antiemetics  Allergy - antihistamines & nasal corticosteroid  Effusion (inflammation of middle ear with fluid collection) Symptoms  feel fullness  plugged  Popping  decreased hearing  Often follows acute otitis media  may last weeks to months Resolves without treatment& can recur Complications  Hearing loss, nausea, dizziness  Cholesteatoma (is an abnormal growth of skin in the middle ear behind the eardrum ) may develop Nursing intervention/implications  Clear infection  repair perforation  preserve hearing  Administer oral antibiotic (amoxicillin) and eardrops  Administer analgesics & antiemetics  Evacuation of drainage  Surgery by Tympanoplasty and/or mastoidectomy  Keep the room quiet  Speak directly to the pt.  Make sure no flickering light (can cause seizures)  Put side rails up Patient Teaching  Avoid air travel and sun exposure for 6 weeks.  Don’t strain while bowel movement  No swimming & keep ear dry  Change ear dressing daily per dr. order  Repost hcp for any excess drainage or severe dizziness. Otosclerosis Etiology  Abnormal growth of bone near the ear.  Most common cause of hearing loss in young adults.  Prevents movement of footplate in stapes  reduced transmission of vibration Clinical Manifestations  Hearing loss both ears or just 1 ear  Can’t hear at low frequency (whisper)  Tinnitus  vertigo Diagnostic T.  Schwartz’s sign  tuning fork (Rinne test)  audiogram Risk Factors  Hereditary autosomal dominant disease; conductive (air) hearing loss in young adults; often unaware until severe.  Pt had measles  Auto immune disorder  pregnancy

Treatment  Hearing aid  stapedectomy (Microdrill or laser surgical treatment involves opening the footplate) Medications  Oral sodium fluoride  vitamin D  calcium carbonate — slow progression Complications  complete deafness  infection  dizziness  pain  altered sense of taste Nursing intervention/implications  monitor vital signs  caution in ambulation as dizziness may occur.  Observe for any bleeding, nausea & vomiting  Administer antibiotics and analgesic  Put side rails up  Provide pre and post operative care  Provide pschychological support Patient Teaching  Educate patient & family members about disease  Call hcp if symptoms get worse or have any new symptoms  Avoid sudden movements & inner ear pressure. Ménière’s Disease Etiology  Accumulation of endolymph ( clear fluid ) in membranous labyrinth in one side  genetic and environmental factors Clinical Manifestations  Excess fluid and pressure  hearing and balance problems  Disability — sudden, severe attacks of vertigo, nausea, vomiting, sweating; unpredictable  Prior to attack: fullness in ear, tinnitus, and muffled hearing  Some experience feelings of: being pulled to the ground “drop attacks” or whirling in space  Unilateral gearing loss  vertigo Diagnostic tests  Audiogram — low frequency sensorineural hearing loss  Spontaneous vertigo on two occasions  Abnormal vestibular tests  Glycerol test Treatment  Surgical intervention: -Decompression -Vestibular nerve section -Ablation of labyrinth (unilateral disease) Medications Acute attack  Anticholinergics - block the action of a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine  inhibits nerve impulses responsible for involuntary muscle movements and various bodily functions  Antihistamines  Antienemics (vomiting)  Benzodiazepines (depressant)  corticosteroids Between attacks  Diuretics  Corticosteroids  low-sodium diet  stress reduction Nursing intervention  Patient safety -Fall precautions - side rails up - bed low position - call for help for OOB - assist with ambulation  Monitor intake and output  parenteral medication  fluid administration Patient Teaching, prevention  safety measures at home  Exercise for balance as tolerated  Sit down or lie down at the onset of dizziness.  Slow position changes  Avoid swimming & high places  Sodium restriction (to avoid excess fluid that swells the body)  Avoid smoking, caffeine & alcohol (can cause flare up) Acoustic Neuroma Etiology  Unilateral benign tumor where vestibulocochlear nerve (CN VIII) enters internal auditory canal. (develops on the nerve that connects the ear to the brain.  are benign tumors originating from the Schwann cells of CN VIII  Early diagnosis important to avoid compression of trigeminal and facial nerves and arteries.

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