To perform the Romberg test, you should ask the patient to stand erect with the feet
a. together, and arms at the sides, first with the eyes open and then closed.
b. slightly apart, arms straight out in front, and eyes closed.
c. wide apart, arms at the sides, and eyes closed.
d. together, arms elevated over the head, and eyes open.
A
The Romberg test is meant to assess the patient's ability to maintain balance with the eyes first open and then closed. The patient stands erect with feet together and arms at the sides. The patient should be able to maintain balance with the eyes open or closed for 20 seconds and with minimum swaying.
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