During symptom analysis, the nurse helps the patient distinguish between dizziness and vertigo. Which description by the patient indicates dizziness?
a. "I felt faint, like I was going to pass out."
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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