Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has Meniere's disease. The nurse identifies that which of the following manifestations is caused by an excessive accumulation of endolymph fluid?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Vertigo is a hallmark symptom of Meniere's disease and is caused by an excessive accumulation of endolymph fluid in the inner ear. Vertigo presents as a sensation of spinning or dizziness, often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and imbalance.