A Patient Is Not Able to Perform Rapid Alternating Movements

question 54

Multiple Choice

A patient is not able to perform rapid alternating movements such as patting her knees rapidly.The nurse should document this as:

• A) ataxia.
• B) astereognosis.
• C) the presence of dysdiadochokinesia.
• D) loss of kinesthesia.

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