Epistaxis, a Disorder of the Sensory System, Is

question 24

Multiple Choice

Epistaxis, a disorder of the sensory system, is:

• A) A nosebleed that results from disease, trauma, or other conditions, such as hypertension, leukemia, or rheumatic fever
• B) A clouding of the lens that causes blurred or partial vision
• C) Poor vision in one eye, often resulting from better vision in the other eye during infancy or childhood
• D) A slow or sudden painless loss of central vision
• E) A collection of fluid in the labyrinth of the ear, leading to dizziness, ringing in the ear, or tinnitus pressure and eventual deafness

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