The Nurse Is Assessing the Client's Neurologic System

question 22

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing the client's neurologic system.The nurse tests the client's ability to perform stereognosis.Which of the following activities will accurately test this?

• A)The nurse places a vibrating tuning fork over the client's ankle and asks the client to indicate when the vibration can no longer be felt.
• B)The nurse asks the client to close her eyes and writes the number 7 in the client's palm with the base of the nurse's pen.The nurse asks the client to identify what was written.
• C)The nurse asks the client to close her eyes and places a pen in the client's hand.The nurse asks the client to name the object in her hand.
• D)The nurse asks the client to close her eyes and indicate where the nurse is touching the client.

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Definitions:

Real Task

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Cliques

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