A 30-year-old woman tells the nurse that she has been very unsteady and has had difficulty in maintaining her balance.Which area of the brain would the nurse be concerned about with these findings?

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The cerebellar system coordinates movement,maintains equilibrium,and helps maintain posture.The thalamus is the main relay station where sensory pathways of the spinal cord,cerebellum,and brainstem for synapses on their way to the cerebral cortex.The brainstem consists of the midbrain,pons,and medulla and has various functions,especially concerning autonomic centers.The extrapyramidal tract maintains muscle tone for gross automatic movements,such as walking.

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