What would the nurse assess for in a child with a disturbance in the basal ganglia?
A) Ataxia
B) Hyperthermia
C) Hypotension
D) Incontinence

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Ataxia,or uncoordinated movements,may been seen in a child with a problem of the basal ganglia,which controls movement.Changes in temperature and blood pressure are more likely related to problems with the hypothalamus,and incontinence could signify a spinal cord problem.

What Would the Nurse Assess for in a Child with a Disturbance