A client who experienced a traumatic head injury from a severe blow to the back of his head now lives with numerous function deficits, including an inability to maintain steady posture while he is in a standing position,

although he is steadier when walking. Which of the following disorders most likely resulted from his injury?
A) Cerebellar dystaxia
B) Cerebellar tremor
C) A lower motor neuron lesion
D) A vestibulocerebellar disorder


Ans: D
Feedback:
Damage to the part of the cerebellum associated with the vestibular system leads to difficulty in maintaining or to inability to maintain a steady posture of the trunk, which normally requires constant readjusting movements. Tremors are repetitive movements, while dystaxia is a characterized by uneven movement. An LMN lesion typically manifests as hypotonia.

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