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A Patient Is Able to Flex His Right Arm Forward

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A patient is able to flex his right arm forward without difficulty or pain but is unable to abduct his arm because of pain and muscle spasms. What does the nurse suspect?


Definitions:

Postmature

A term referring to a fetus or newborn that has gone beyond the typical gestation period, usually more than 42 weeks, which may pose risks for the child.

Premature

Occurring before the usual or expected time.

Embryo

An early stage in the development of a multicellular organism, following fertilization and before becoming a fetus.

Fetus

A developing human from roughly eight weeks after conception until the time of birth.

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