A patient comes into the emergency department with complaints of difficulty walking and loss of muscle control in the arms. As the nurse begins the physical examination, which of the following assessment should be completed if an immune dysfunction in the neurosensory system is suspected?

A patient comes into the emergency department with complaints of difficulty walking and loss of muscle control in the arms. As the nurse begins the physical examination, which of the following assessment should be completed if an immune dysfunction in the neurosensory system is suspected?





a) Assess for hepatosplenomegaly by measuring abdominal girth
b) Assess for ataxia using the finger-to-nose test and heel-to-shin test
c) Review the urinalysis report for hematuria
d) Assess joint mobility using passive range of motion.




Answer: B


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