A nurse has been asked to perform a Romberg test on a school-age child.What action does the nurse take to perform this assessment?

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The Romberg test assesses cerebellar functioning and is performed by asking the child to stand,shut the eyes,and then hold the arms outstretched in front.A normal result is performing these actions without swaying.Looking at facial expressions tests cranial nerve VII.The finger-to-nose test also assesses cerebellar function.Observing posture and gain gives information about the child's musculoskeletal system.

A Nurse Has Been Asked to Perform a Romberg Test