A 10-year-old boy is brought to the clinic by his mother after sustaining a head injury during soccer practice. He was shoved by another player, fell, and hit his head on the ground. He has dizziness and a headache. He had ringing in the ears for a few minutes after it happened and felt dazed afterward, but did not lose consciousness. Initial neurologic exam checking vision, coordination, hearing, reflexes, memory, and concentration are normal. The patient has some difficulty with balance. You suspect a mild concussion. What test should you order first?

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A 10-year-old boy is brought to the clinic by his mother after sustaining a head injury during soccer practice. He was shoved by another player, fell, and hit his head on the ground. He has dizziness and a headache. He had ringing in the ears for a few minutes after it happened and felt dazed afterward, but did not lose consciousness. Initial neurologic exam checking vision, coordination, hearing, reflexes, memory, and concentration are normal. The patient has some difficulty with balance. You suspect a mild concussion. What test should you order first?






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