A mother calls the triage nurse because her 8-year-old son is having trouble keeping his balance, but has otherwise appeared healthy for the past few days. The nurse should advise the mother to:
1. Make a doctor's appointment because the child could have issues with his inner ear.
2. Take the child immediately to the ER because this is a neurological emergency.
3. Ask the child if he has consumed any drugs or alcohol in the last few days.
4. Call back in a few days with an update.
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1. Unknown etiologies of unsteady balance are a sign of inner ear infections.
2. Since the mother feels the child is healthy and does not exhibit any other neurological symptoms, a doctor's appointment is advisable.
3. A child would be exhibiting more symptoms than unsteady balance if he was taking a substance.
4. The concern should be addressed and an appointment made to find the cause of the unsteady balance.
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