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Balance & Falls
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Jared presents with a history of cataracts and has been experiencing repeated falls at home. Six months ago, his home was remodeled, and new carpets were installed, coinciding with the onset of the falls. Which sensory system is the patient MOST dependent on for balance?
A. Vision, somatosensory, and vestibular
B. Vision and somatosensory
C. Somatosensory
D. Vestibular
LINKS MENTIONED:
- Practice Question Club: www.npteclub.com
- NPTE Tips & Tricks: www.nptegroup.com
301 episodes
Manage episode 429308609 series 2709660
Jared presents with a history of cataracts and has been experiencing repeated falls at home. Six months ago, his home was remodeled, and new carpets were installed, coinciding with the onset of the falls. Which sensory system is the patient MOST dependent on for balance?
A. Vision, somatosensory, and vestibular
B. Vision and somatosensory
C. Somatosensory
D. Vestibular
LINKS MENTIONED:
- Practice Question Club: www.npteclub.com
- NPTE Tips & Tricks: www.nptegroup.com
301 episodes
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