A patient who experiences swaying or leaning to one side when standing with feet together and eyes closed for ____________________ seconds is said to have a positive Romberg test result
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
ANS:
twenty
20
A negative Romberg test means that the patient experiences minimal swaying for up to 20 seconds. A patient who experiences swaying or who leans to one side is said to have a positive Romberg test.
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