The nurse is performing a neurological assessment on a client and needs to use stereognosis[0] Which of the following instructions would the nurse provide for the client?
1. "Tell me if you feel one or two objects touching you with your eyes closed.".
2. "Identify the object in your hand with your eyes closed.".
3. "Identify the number being traced in your hand with your eyes closed.".
4. "Open and close your hand each time I tell you to.".
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Rationale 1: Stereognosis is the ability to identify an object without seeing it. It is illustrated by asking the client to identify objects placed in the hands with the eyes closed. Asking the client to identify the presence of objects touching them is not an example of the technique.
Rationale 2: Stereognosis is the ability to identify an object without seeing it. It is illustrated by asking the client to identify objects placed in the hands with the eyes closed.
Rationale 3: Stereognosis is the ability to identify an object without seeing it. It is illustrated by asking the client to identify objects placed in the hands with the eyes closed. Asking the client to identify the presence of objects touching them is not an example of the technique. Graphesthesia is the ability to perceive writing on the skin.
Rationale 4: Sterognosis is the ability to identify an object without seeing it. It is illustrated by asking the client to identify objects placed in the hands with the eyes closed. Asking the client to open and close the hand may be used to assess the ability to follow commands to assess hand strength.
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