The nurse is conducting a neurological assessment on a client by asking the client to stand with his feet together with arms resting at the sides, first with eyes open, then closed. This test is called:

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The test described is the Romberg test, which is used to assess loss of balance and coordination due to dysfunction of the vestibular or proprioceptive systems. The Abducens test assesses cranial nerve VI, the Kinesthetic sensation test assesses proprioception, and the Stereognosis test assesses tactile perception.

The Nurse Is Conducting a Neurological Assessment on a Client