Final answer:
True, High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) can present with ataxia. Ataxia, severe headache, confusion, and altered consciousness are symptoms of this potentially fatal condition that occurs at high altitudes.
Step-by-step explanation:
High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) can indeed present with ataxia, which is a loss of control of body movements. Therefore, the answer to the question is 1) True.
HACE is a severe and often fatal condition that can occur at high altitudes, typically above 2,500 meters. The condition is thought to result from a combination of increased blood flow and leakiness of blood vessels in the brain, which lead to increased pressure within the skull and swelling of brain tissue.
Symptoms of HACE include severe headache, loss of coordination (ataxia), confusion, alterations in consciousness, and can progress to coma. Ataxia is often one of the first and most noticeable signs that a person is developing HACE. Immediate descent to a lower altitude and medical treatment are essential for anyone displaying symptoms of HACE.