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?
Vertigo
Seizure activity
Dizziness
Syncope
The Correct Answer is A
A. Vertigo is the sensation of spinning or movement when stationary and is often associated with inner ear problems.
B. Seizure activity involves abnormal electrical activity in the brain and might present with various symptoms but not necessarily the feeling of spinning.
C. Dizziness is a more general term that can include feelings of light-headedness or unsteadiness without a specific spinning sensation.
D. Syncope refers to fainting or loss of consciousness due to decreased blood flow to the brain, not the sensation of spinning.

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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Dysmenorrhea refers to painful menstruation, commonly associated with cramping in the lower abdomen.
B. Dysuria is painful or difficult urination, unrelated to menstrual pain.
C. Hematuria is the presence of blood in the urine, not associated with menstrual pain.
D. Dyschezia refers to painful bowel movements, not related to menstrual pain.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Interphalangeal joints are the joints between the phalanges, since the client is unable to remove a ring, the most likely affected joint is the interphalangeal joint.
B. The Tibiotalar joint is the ankle joint.
C. Metacarpophalangeal joint refers to the joint between the metacarpal bones in the upper limbs and the phalanges.
D. Tarsometatarsal joints are the joints between the tarsal bones of the foot and metatarsal bones.
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