During an assessment of the neurological system, a nurse places a key in the hand of a client, and he identifies it as a key. The nurse would describe this finding as

A. This term refers to the inability to recognize stimuli presented to both sides of the body simultaneously, often seen in cases of neurologic damage. B. This refers to the ability to differentiate between various sensations, but it is not the specific term for identifying objects by touch. C. This is the correct term for the ability to recognize objects through touch alone. The nurse would describe the client's ability to identify the key as stereognosis. D. This refers to the ability to recognize letters or numbers written on the skin, typically with a fingertip, not the identification of a physical object.