The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with Ménière's disease. The patient is complaining of vertigo
Based on the knowledge of the cranial nerves, the nurse would be correct in documenting this form of dizziness as a dysfunction of which of the following cranial nerves?
A) Trigeminal
B) Acoustic
C) Hypoglossal
D) Trochlear
Ans: B
Feedback: Vertigo, a specific form of dizziness, is defined as a sensation that is usually a manifestation of vestibular dysfunction, which correlates with cranial nerve VIII (acoustic). The acoustic nerve functions in hearing and equilibrium. The trigeminal nerve functions in facial sensation, corneal reflex, and chewing. The hypoglossal nerve moves the tongue. The trochlear nerve controls muscles that move the eye. Refer to Table 60-2.
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