A client is having problems with dizziness and complains of the "room spinning". The physician performs the caloric stimulation test. The nurse knows that a diminished response in one eye during the caloric stimulation testis indicative of what?
A) Inner ear disorder
B) Middle ear disorder
C) Outer ear disorder
D) Age-related macular degeneration

Question

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A diminished response in one eye during the caloric stimulation test is indicative of an inner ear disorder. The test involves irrigating the ear canal with warm or cool water to stimulate the vestibular system and assess for any abnormalities in balance and coordination. A distorted response may indicate a dysfunction in the inner ear.

A Client Is Having Problems with Dizziness and Complains of the "Room