While Reviewing the Laboratory Reports of a Client, the Nurse

question 4

Multiple Choice

While reviewing the laboratory reports of a client, the nurse finds an increased volume of endolymph fluid in the inner ear. On further examination, the nurse finds that the client is positive for the Romberg test. Which pathological condition does the nurse anticipate in the client?

• A)Otitis media
• B)Labyrinthitis
• C)Ménière's disease
• D)Vestibular schwannoma

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Definitions:

EEG

an abbreviation for electroencephalogram, a test that measures and records the electrical activity of the brain using small, flat metal discs attached to the scalp.

Specific Event

A particular occurrence or instance that is distinct and can be identified in time and place.

ERP

ERP stands for Event-Related Potential, which is a measured brain response that is the direct result of a specific sensory, cognitive, or motor event.

Occipital Lobe

The region of the cerebral cortex located at the back of the brain, which is primarily responsible for visual processing.