The Nurse Is Performing an Assessment on a 29-Year-Old Woman

question 29

Multiple Choice

The nurse is performing an assessment on a 29-year-old woman who visits the clinic complaining of "always dropping things and falling down." While testing rapid alternating movements,the nurse notices that the woman is unable to pat both of her knees.Her response is extremely slow and she frequently misses.What should the nurse suspect?

• A)Vestibular disease
• B)Lesion of CN IX
• C)Dysfunction of the cerebellum
• D)Inability to understand directions

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Definitions:

Glia

Specialized cells in the nervous system that support, protect, and nourish neurons, playing a crucial role in brain function.

Neurons

Specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.

Sodium Ions

Positively charged particles of sodium, crucial for conducting nerve impulses, muscle contraction, and maintaining fluid balance.

Potassium Ions

Essential electrolytes in body fluids that play key roles in cellular function and electrical charge conveyance in neurons.