Stereognosis to evaluate for parietal lobe dysfunction

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How do you perform a test for stereognosis to evaluate for parietal lobe dysfunction? Ask the patient to stand with both feet together and eyes closed. Ask the patient to identify an object in their hand with their eyes closed. Apply a tactile stimulus to both hands and ask the patient which side they feel it on. Ask the patient to outstretch their arms in front of them and then put one finger on their nose. Write a number on the patient's hand and ask them to identify it.

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