Which of the following patients would be at an increased risk of falls?
A) A patient with a hearing loss of 45 dB
B) A patient with acute otitis media
C) A patient with vertigo
D) A patient with damage to cranial nerve VIII
Ans: C
Feedback: Vertigo is defined as the misperception or illusion of motion either of the person or the surroundings. A patient suffering from vertigo will be at an increased risk of falls.
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