A 30-year-old woman tells the nurse that she has been very unsteady and has had difficulty in maintaining her balance. Which area of the brain that is related to these findings would concern the nurse?

Brainstem

Cerebellum

Extrapyramidal tract

Thalamus

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A.   The brainstem controls basic life functions but is not primarily responsible for balance.
B.   The cerebellum is directly involved in maintaining balance and coordination. Issues with the cerebellum would likely cause unsteadiness and difficulty in maintaining balance.
C.   The extrapyramidal system influences motor control but is less directly responsible for balance compared to the cerebellum.
D.   The thalamus acts as a relay center for sensory and motor signals but does not specifically control balance.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Changes in size, color, and shape of a mole or spot, especially with the development of a bump, could be indicative of skin cancer, particularly melanoma.
B. That there is nothing to be concerned about. Given the changes in the spot's appearance, this is a concerning sign and requires further investigation, so this choice is not correct.
C. Wounds typically heal without such significant color and shape changes, so this is unlikely to be a normal healing process.
D. A secondary lesion is caused by trauma or infection, but the described changes are more concerning for a potential primary skin malignancy, such as melanoma.

A. Muscle atrophy will increase BMI B. Height may decrease due to changes in bone density. C. Increased skin elasticity will affect the waist hip ratio. C. Increased muscle mass will affect the mid-call circumference measurements.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Muscle atrophy, which typically occurs in older adults, may actually reduce BMI, not increase it, because muscle mass decreases with age.
B. Height may decrease due to changes in bone density. As people age, bone density decreases, and the vertebrae can compress, leading to a loss in height. This is a common occurrence in older adults.
C. Increased skin elasticity will affect the waist-hip ratio. Skin elasticity does not directly affect the waistto-hip ratio. The waist-to-hip ratio is more related to fat distribution than to skin elasticity.
D. Increased muscle mass will affect the mid-arm circumference measurements. Older adults typically experience muscle loss, not an increase in muscle mass, so this statement would not be accurate for an elderly client.

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