While obtaining a symptom analysis from a client who had a transient ischemic attack, the nurse helps the client distinguish between dizziness and vertigo. Which description by the client indicates dizziness?
a. "I felt light-headed when I stood up."
b. "It felt like I was on a merry-go-round."
c. "The room seemed to be spinning around."
d. "My body felt like it was revolving and could not stop."
ANS: A
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A. Basal ganglia B. Brainstem C. Central nervous system D. Reticular activating system
A grievance is
A. the prompt resolution of a complaint. B. refusal of services or treatment. C. a premature discharge against medical advice. D. a situation in which the patient has grounds for complaint.
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