A client is in the acute care setting after experiencing a CVA that has affected the cerebellum. During meals, the OT practitioner notices the client experiencing difficulty with reaching for his cup and utensils, often overshooting. This client is most likely experiencing which disorder?

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Dysmetria is characterized by the inability to judge the distance or range of a movement, leading to overshooting (hypermetria) or undershooting (hypometria) the target, which aligns with the client's difficulty in accurately reaching for objects.

A Client Is in the Acute Care Setting After Experiencing