Asked by Quessia Mukanda on May 30, 2024
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During the taking of the health history, a patient tells the nurse that "it feels like the room is spinning around me." How should the nurse document this finding?
A) Vertigo
B) Syncope
C) Dizziness
D) Seizure activity
Vertigo
A sensation of spinning or dizziness, often related to problems in the inner ear.
Syncope
A temporary loss of consciousness usually related to insufficient blood flow to the brain, commonly known as fainting.
Dizziness
A sensation of unsteadiness, lightheadedness, or feeling as though one's surroundings are spinning.
- Familiarize oneself with the signs, symptoms, and patient reports pertaining to neurological issues.
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Reagan WyattJun 01, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
True vertigo is rotational spinning caused by a neurologic dysfunction or a problem in the vestibular apparatus or the vestibular nuclei in the brainstem. Syncope is a sudden loss of strength or a temporary loss of consciousness. Dizziness is a light-headed, swimming sensation. Seizure activity is characterized by altered or loss of consciousness, involuntary muscle movements, and sensory disturbances.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the signs, symptoms, and patient reports pertaining to neurological issues.
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