The nurse is collecting data for a patient with an inner ear disorder. Which of these findings is most concerning to the nurse?
a. Nausea
b. Headache
c. Otalgia
d. Vertigo
ANS: D
Vertigo is to be noted, due to an increased risk for falls.
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