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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.The nurse should suspect:


Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system responsible for controlling involuntary body functions, like heart rate, digestion, and breathing.

Somatic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary movements of the body and transmits sensory information to the central nervous system.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the body's 'fight or flight' response to stress.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A branch of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and bringing the body to a restful state.

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