The Nurse Obtains All These Data When Assessing a Patient

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse obtains all these data when assessing a patient who has left-sided labyrinthitis. Which information should be reported immediately to the health care provider?

• A) The patient states, "My ears are really ringing."
• B) The patient has jerking eye movements.
• C) The patient complains about a stiff neck.
• D) The patient's hearing is decreased on the left.

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