Adam Bassett, 50 years old, visits the health clinic for a complete physical examination. Past medical history includes a recent ear infection. He denies any current ear pain, headaches, fever, or vomiting but says his ear still feels "full". He has noticed that he has blurred vision, especially when reading the newspaper. He does not wear corrective lenses and his last eye examination was 10 years ago. Mrs. Bassett accompanied her husband to the examination and says she feels her husband does not hear as well as he once did because she finds she often has to repeat things to him.

physical examination reveals that the external canal is free of cerumen, that the tympanic membrane is dull and inflamed, and that the landmarks of the middle ear are not clearly visible. it is decided that Mr. Bassett has had acute otitis media (AOM) that has failed to completely resolve. which of the following hearing problems would you expect Mr. Bassett to currently have based on this information?
A. nerve impairment
B. conductive impairment
C. presbycusis
D. Meniere disease