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During an assessment of a patient, the nurse finds the patient experiences vertigo. Which sensory deficit will the nurse assess further?
 
  a. Neurological deficit
  b. Visual deficit
  c. Hearing deficit
  d. Balance deficit

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who is having difficulty understanding the written and spoken word. Which type of aphasia will the nurse report to the oncoming shift?
 
  a. Expressive
  b. Receptive
  c. Global
  d. Motor



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Vertigo is a result of vestibular dysfunction and often is precipitated by a change in head position. Neurological deficits include peripheral neuropathy and stroke. Visual deficits include presbyopia, cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Hearing deficits include presbycusis and cerumen accumulation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Sensory or receptive aphasia is the inability to understand written or spoken language. A patient is able to express words but is unable to understand questions or comments of others. Expressive aphasia, a motor type of aphasia, is the inability to name common objects or express simple ideas in words or writing. Global aphasia is the inability to understand language or communicate orally.



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