A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Whose Lumbar Spinal

question 4

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a client whose lumbar spinal nerve 4 (L4) is affected by degenerative disc disease (DDD) . Which assessment finding does the nurse anticipate in the client?

• A)Diminished patella reflex
• B)Diminished Achilles reflex
• C)Difficulty with dorsiflexion of the foot
• D)Difficulty with plantarflexion of the foot

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Definitions:

Thought Insertions

A belief in which individuals feel that thoughts not their own are being inserted into their minds, often observed in psychotic disorders.

Schizophrenia

A severe mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social behavior, often resulting in a fragmented sense of reality.

Hallucination

A perception in the absence of external stimulus that has qualities of real perception.

Avolition

A symptom of various psychiatric disorders, characterized by a lack of motivation to initiate and complete tasks.