The client is consulting with a physician regarding a potential diagnosis of Ménière's disease. The nurse is assisting in positional testing and documentation
Which diagnostic test would the nurse anticipate to obtain a more precise evaluation of vestibular function? A) Audiometry
B) Electronystagmography
C) Caloric stimulation test
D) Romberg test
B
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The electronystagmography is a more precise method for evaluation vestibular function. It is performed in conjunction with caloric stimulation. When the fluid is instilled in the ear, a machine records the duration and velocity of eye movements with electrodes attached around the eye. Audiometry measures hearing acuity. The Romberg test measures balance.
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