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A 70-year-old woman tells the nurse that every time she gets up in the morning or after she's been sitting for a while, she gets "really dizzy" and feels like she is going to fall over. What is the best response by the nurse?
A) "Have you been extremely tired lately?"
B) "You probably just need to drink more liquids."
C) "I'll refer you for a complete neurologic examination."
D) "You need to get up slowly when you've been lying down or sitting."
Neurologic Examination
An assessment of the nervous system that may include testing of motor and sensory skills, balance, reflexes, and cognitive function.
Dizzy
The sensation of spinning or losing one's balance, which may be caused by issues within the inner ear, brain, or sensory nerve pathways.
Falls Over
An incident or occurrence of losing one's balance and collapsing to the ground, potentially leading to injury.
- Gain insight into the evidence, symptoms, and descriptions provided by clients concerning neurological conditions.
- Compare the effects on neurological functions arising from aging versus neurological disorders.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the evidence, symptoms, and descriptions provided by clients concerning neurological conditions.
- Compare the effects on neurological functions arising from aging versus neurological disorders.
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