The nurse is conducting a physical examination of a 5-year-old girl. The nurse asks the girl to stand still with her eyes closed and arms down by her side. The girl immediately begins to lean. What does this tell the nurse?
a) The child has a negative Romberg test; no further testing is necessary.
b) The child warrants further testing for an inner ear infection.
c) The child has poor coordination and poor balance.
d) The child warrants further testing for cerebellar dysfunction.
Answer: The child warrants further testing for cerebellar dysfunction.
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