To evaluate a client’s cerebellar function, nurse Tanya should ask:
a. Do you have any problems with balance
b. Do you have any difficulty speaking
c. Do you have any trouble swallowing food or fluids
d. Have you noticed any changes in muscle strength
Answer A.
To evaluate cerebellar function, the nurse should ask the client about problems with balance and coordination. The nurse asks about difficulty speaking or swallowing to assess the functions of cranial nerves IX, X, and XII. Questions about muscle strength help evaluate the motor system.
a. Do you have any problems with balance
b. Do you have any difficulty speaking
c. Do you have any trouble swallowing food or fluids
d. Have you noticed any changes in muscle strength
Answer A.
To evaluate cerebellar function, the nurse should ask the client about problems with balance and coordination. The nurse asks about difficulty speaking or swallowing to assess the functions of cranial nerves IX, X, and XII. Questions about muscle strength help evaluate the motor system.