A nurse is assisting with a patient's oculocephalic and oculovestibular reflex assessment. How should the nurse prepare for this testing?
1. Prepare for oculocephalic testing to be done after oculovestibular testing.
2. Ensure that cervical spine injury has been ruled out.
3. Obtain cold water and a syringe.
4. Be certain there is no perforation of the tympanic membrane in the side being tested.
5. Tell the patient she will be asked to report any feeling of numbness or vertigo.
2, 3, 4
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