The nurse cautions that the OVR test should not be used when assessing a client who exhibits
A) hypotension.
B) irregular respirations.
C) otorrhea.
D) vomiting.

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Presence of otorrhea may indicate a ruptured tympanic membrane or a parietal skull fracture, which makes the caloric test both useless and possibly dangerous to the well-being of the client.

The Nurse Cautions That the OVR Test Should Not Be