The nurse is assisting with the administration of a caloric stimulation test. Which client response would the nurse document as an expected response?
A) Dizziness
B) Headache
C) Nystagmus
D) Double vision
C
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A caloric stimulation test assesses vestibular reflexes of the inner ear that control balance. Warm or cool water or air is instilled into the external meatus of the ear separately. Nystagmus, a quivering movement of the eyes, is the expected response. Slight dizziness may be experienced but is not the expected response. Headache and double vision is not the expected response.
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