The Nurse Notes That a Patient Has Ataxia

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse notes that a patient has ataxia. Which test does the nurse use to gain more information about this patient's gait?

• A)Romberg
• B)Patellar reflex
• C)Plantar flexion
• D)Achilles reflex

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Definitions:

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