The Nurse Recognizes That Which Assessment Observation of a Comatose

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse recognizes that which assessment observation of a comatose patient has the greatest implications?

• A) Both arms are extended and adducted, with the palms facing down.
• B) Fasciculational twitching occurs in the small muscle groups of both arms.
• C) Muscles of the entire upper extremities are flaccid bilaterally.
• D) Arms, wrist, and fingers are flexed and adducted.

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