A nurse is assisting with a caloric test and notes that the specific patient response that indicates a hearing disorder is a problem in the labyrinth. Which response did the nurse witness?
a. Blinking
b. Grimacing
c. Headache
d. Nystagmus
D
When warm or cold water is introduced into the ear, the appearance of nystagmus is a positive indication that the hearing problem has its cause in the labyrinth.
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