A client who is having difficulty maintaining equilibrium is unable to ambulate without pushing a wheelchair or using a walker. Which part of the ear is not functioning completely based on this assessment data?

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Difficulty maintaining equilibrium and needing assistance to walk suggest dysfunction of the vestibular system, which is located in the inner ear (component B). Components A, C, and D are responsible for hearing (cochlea), pressure regulation (eustachian tube), and the detection of movement (semicircular canals), respectively.

A Client Who Is Having Difficulty Maintaining Equilibrium Is Unable