Which of the following is a non-visual but plausible symptom after CEW exposure?

• A. Feeling dazed
• B. Vertigo
• C. Hearing loss
• D. Nausea

Answer: (B)

Experiencing vertigo is a plausible non-visual effect after CEW exposure because the electrical disturbance can transiently affect the vestibular system and balance processing. Right after the pulse, people may feel spinning, lightheadedness, or a sense of being off-balance as sensorimotor pathways reset. This balance disturbance is non-visual and directly tied to how the body's balance systems react to the brief electrical event.

Feeling dazed can occur as a general cognitive lag, but vertigo specifically points to a disruption in balance and spatial orientation. Hearing loss is less typical immediately after a brief exposure, and nausea, while possible, is less directly linked to the vestibular disruption compared to vertigo.