Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
The nurse is taking a health history from a client. The client tells the nurse that. "It feels like the room is spinning." How should the nurse document this finding?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Vertigo. Vertigo is a specific sensation of spinning or movement when there is no actual movement. The term "feels like the room is spinning" is characteristic of vertigo. Seizure activity (B) presents with abnormal electrical activity in the brain, not a sensation of spinning. Dizziness (C) is a vague term that can encompass various sensations, not specific to spinning. Syncope (D) refers to a temporary loss of consciousness due to decreased blood flow to the brain, not a sensation of spinning.