A patient is recovering from surgery to remove a tumor in the cerebellum. Which assessment finding is most attributable to this diagnosis?
a. The patient complains of limited taste and smell.
b. The patient demonstrates poor balance and coordination.
c. The patient has limited ability to learn and poor memory.
d. The patient has poor emotional control and low motivation.
B
The cerebellum coordinates muscle synergy and is responsible for the maintenance of equilibrium. The limbic system plays a role in taste, smell, memory, learning, emotional control, and motivation.
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