The nurse is performing a neurological assessment on a client and needs to use stereognosis[0] Which of the following instructions would the nurse provide for the client?

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Stereognosis is the ability to identify objects by touch only. In this case, the nurse would instruct the client to identify the object in their hand with their eyes closed, which tests for the client's ability to recognize an object by touch. Choice A tests for the ability to perceive touch in general, choice C tests for the ability to identify numbers by touch, and choice D tests for hand dexterity but not stereognosis.

The Nurse Is Performing a Neurological Assessment on a Client