A client tells the nurse about being very unsteady and has difficulty in maintaining balance. The nurses recognize which area of the brain is involved and require further assessment.

Brainstem

Cerebellum

Extrapyramidal tract

Thalamus

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A.   The brainstem is responsible for basic life functions like breathing and heart rate but isn't primarily associated with balance and coordination.
B.   The cerebellum plays a crucial role in coordination, balance, and fine motor control. Issues here can result in problems with balance and coordination.
C.   The extrapyramidal tract involves motor control but is not specifically responsible for balance and coordination.
D.   The thalamus primarily serves as a relay center for sensory information but is not directly related to balance and coordination.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Vas deferens is a duct that transports sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct but isn't an accessory glandular structure.
B. Scrotum is the sac of skin that houses the testes but isn't an accessory gland.
C. The prostate gland is an accessory glandular structure in males responsible for producing part of the seminal fluid.
D. Testis is the primary male reproductive organ responsible for sperm production but isn't an accessory gland.

A. ability to swallow pureed foods B. client reports mild headache C. Weakness D. Glasgow coma scale of 5

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Ability to swallow pureed foods suggests some functional capacity and is not an immediate concern requiring immediate reporting.
B. A mild headache reported by the client might not indicate a critical issue requiring immediate reporting.
C. Weakness can be a concerning symptom, but the severity or extent of weakness needs further clarification before urgent reporting.
D. A Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 5 is indicative of severe impairment of consciousness, requiring immediate attention and further evaluation by the healthcare provider.

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