Question

A middle-aged woman is brought to the emergency room after a minor auto accident. Her gait is staggering and unsteady, her speech is slurred, and she displays slight nystagmus. The police officer who brought her in says she has not been drinking. Her blood pressure is very high. Which health problem most likely underlies her present state?

Answer 1

Answer: Cerebellar damage

Explanation: Cerebellar damage is the damage that leads to the loss of  gait's steadiness, stumbling at short period of time, slurred speech , difference in vocals etc.

These symptoms are of cerebellar damage which are caused by the cerebrovascular accidents .Thus, the state of the women is of cerebellar damage which is due to the auto accident.