Patients who are considering having a cochlear implant should be told which of the following?

a) "I should call the clinic before taking any over-the-counter medications.": Over-the-counter medications, especially decongestants and antihistamines, can increase intraocular pressure and should be used with caution in glaucoma patients.
b) "Every two years I will need to have my vision checked by an eye doctor.": This is incorrect because glaucoma patients need more frequent eye exams, typically every 6 to 12 months.
c) "If I forget to take my eye drops, I should wait until the next time they are due.": The client should take the missed dose as soon as remembered, unless it is close to the next scheduled dose. Waiting could result in elevated intraocular pressure.
d) "When my vision improves, I will be able to stop taking the eye drops.": Vision may not improve with glaucoma treatment, and medications should be taken consistently to manage intraocular pressure, even if symptoms are controlled.

a) Normal hearing: In normal hearing, air conduction (AC) should be greater than bone conduction (BC), meaning BC > AC is not a normal finding.
b) Cochlear defect: A cochlear defect would result in sensorineural hearing loss, which would show a normal Rinne test (AC > BC).
c) Conductive hearing loss: BC > AC indicates conductive hearing loss, where sound transmission through the external or middle ear is impaired, allowing bone conduction to be heard more clearly than air conduction.
d) Sensorineural hearing loss: Sensorineural hearing loss typically shows a normal or positive Rinne test (AC > BC), as the issue lies with the inner ear or auditory nerve, not the conduction of sound.