What would the nurse assess for in a child with a disturbance in the basal ganglia?
A.
Ataxia
B.
Hyperthermia
C.
Hypotension
D.
Incontinence
ANS: A
Ataxia, or uncoordinated movements, may been seen in a child with a problem of the basal ganglia, which controls movement. Changes in temperature and blood pressure are more likely related to problems with the hypothalamus, and incontinence could signify a spinal cord problem.
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