The client has a cerebellar lesion. The nurse would plan to obtain which of the following for use by this client?
1. Walker
2. Slider board
3. Raised toilet seat
4. Adaptive eating utensils
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Rationale: The cerebellum is responsible for balance and coordination. A walker provides stability for the client during ambulation. A raised toilet seat is useful if the client has sufficient mobility or ability to flex the hips. A slider board is used in transferring a client with weak or paralyzed legs from a bed to stretcher or wheelchair. Adaptive eating utensils are beneficial if the client has partial paralysis of the hand.
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