A patient informs the nurse that she often becomes nauseated when riding in motor vehicles.The nurse knows that this is related to which sensory deficit?

A) Neurological deficit.
B) Visual deficit.
C) Hearing deficit.
D) Balance deficit.

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Shehu Abubakar · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Vertigo is a result of vestibular dysfunction and often is precipitated by a change in head position.This disequilibrium can cause nausea and vomiting.The other options would not result in nausea based on movement.

A patient informs the nurse that she often becomes nauseated when riding in motor vehicles.The nurse knows that this is related to which sensory deficit?

A) Neurological deficit.
B) Visual deficit.
C) Hearing deficit.
D) Balance deficit.

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A patient informs the nurse that she often becomes nauseated when riding in motor vehicles.The nurse knows that this is related to which sensory deficit?A) Neurological deficit.B) Visual deficit.C) Hearing deficit.D) Balance deficit.

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A patient informs the nurse that she often becomes nauseated when riding in motor vehicles.The nurse knows that this is related to which sensory deficit?

A) Neurological deficit.
B) Visual deficit.
C) Hearing deficit.
D) Balance deficit.