The nurse administers a Romberg test to assess the patient's balance. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
1) Asking the patient to keep the eyes open
2) Asking the patient to keep the eyes closed
3) Asking the patient to open the eyes and then close the eyes
4) None of the above
ANS: 3
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