The Nurse Notes That a Client Has Difficulty with Ambulation

question 26

Multiple Choice

The nurse notes that a client has difficulty with ambulation due to an unsteady gait. Which term will the nurse use to document this finding in the medical record?

• A) Flaccidity.
• B) Paralysis.
• C) Hemiparesis.
• D) Ataxia.

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Definitions:

Osteoblast Activity

The process involving cells responsible for bone formation and mineralization.

Canine Tooth

The pointed tooth found in the mouth of mammals that sits between the incisors and premolars, used for tearing food.

Papillae

Small, nipple-like structures on the tongue's surface that contain taste buds and aid in the sense of taste.

Taste Buds

Sensory organs located on the tongue and other parts of the mouth, which are responsible for detecting and transmitting tastes to the brain.