The Nurse Is Determining If a Client Is Experiencing Symptoms

question 34

Multiple Choice

The nurse is determining if a client is experiencing symptoms of Alzheimer disease or Huntington chorea.Which assessment finding would indicate the client might have Huntington chorea rather than Alzheimer disease?

• A)Confusion
• B)Difficulty completing tasks
• C)Involuntary muscle spasm
• D)Memory loss

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Definitions:

Axial Skeleton

The central part of the skeleton, comprising the skull, spine, ribs, and sternum, responsible for supporting and protecting vital organs.

Vertebral Column

The spine or backbone, consisting of a series of vertebrae that encloses and protects the spinal cord.

Rib Cage

The set of bones around the chest that protects the heart, lungs, and other organs within the thorax.

Lordosis

The inward curvature of a portion of the lumbar and cervical vertebral column, which can become exaggerated in certain medical conditions.