Which of the patients below most likely has presbycusis? A) George, who has difficulty hearing his grandchildren playing at his 70^t^h birthday party. B) Kyle, a young child who experiences severe pain in his left ear. C) Ryan, who has had difficulty hearing ever since his bad fall while waterskiing. D) Cameron, who reports a slight but constant ringing in his ears.

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Presbycusis is age-related hearing loss and it is most likely to occur in elderly individuals. George is 70 years old and experiencing difficulty hearing, which is consistent with presbycusis. The other options do not provide sufficient information to suggest presbycusis.

Which of the Patients Below Most Likely Has Presbycusis