The Nurse Is Examining a Client Experiencing Vertigo and Wants

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse is examining a client experiencing vertigo and wants to perform the Romberg test.The nurse would correctly provide which set of instructions to the client?

• A)"Touch your finger to your nose,alternating hands."
• B)"Walk across the room by placing one foot in front of the other,heel to toes."
• C)"Walk on your toes,then on your heels,then on your toes again."
• D)"Stand with your feet together,arms at sides,and eyes open."

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