The nurse notes that a client has difficulty with ambulation due to an unsteady gait. Which term will the nurse use to document this finding in the medical record?

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Ataxia is the correct term to describe difficulty with ambulation due to an unsteady gait. It refers to a lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movements, such as walking or picking up objects, which can lead to unsteady and clumsy motion.

The Nurse Notes That a Client Has Difficulty with Ambulation