The nurse determines that a toddler-age client is unable to respond to noises in the environment and has difficulty following the movement of toys. Which diagnostic tools does the nurse anticipate will be used to further assess this client?
Select all that apply.
A) CT scan of the brain
B) Vision test
C) Abdominal x-rays
D) Nerve conduction studies
E) Audiology testing
Answer: B, E
The child is not responding to environmental noise and is having difficulty tracking the movement of toys. The two tests that should be considered for this child are vision and hearing testing. There is not enough evidence to support that the child would need a CT scan of the brain, abdominal x-rays, or nerve conduction studies.
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