A 59-Year-Old Patient Has a Herniated Intervertebral Disk

question 43

Multiple Choice

A 59-year-old patient has a herniated intervertebral disk.Which of the following findings should the nurse expect to see on physical assessment of this individual?

• A) Hyporeflexia
• B) Increased muscle tone
• C) A positive Babinski's sign
• D) The presence of pathologic reflexes

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