A Client Who Has Cerebral Palsy Is Someone Who Has

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Multiple Choice

A client who has cerebral palsy is someone who has an impairment; therefore when referring to this client, the hygienist should use the phrase "he is my cerebral palsy case."

• A) Both the statement and the reason are correct, and they are related.
• B) Both the statement and the reason are correct, but they are not related.
• C) The statement is correct, but the reason is not.
• D) The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct.
• E) Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.

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Definitions:

Spinal Tap

A medical procedure, also known as lumbar puncture, where a needle is inserted into the lower back to collect cerebrospinal fluid for testing.

Fever

A temporary increase in body temperature, often due to an illness, which is a part of the immune system's attempt to combat infection.

Telencephalon

The telencephalon is the advanced portion of the brain in vertebrates, encompassing the cerebral hemispheres and responsible for complex functions like voluntary movement and sensory processing.

Lateral Ventricles

Cavities in the brain that produce cerebrospinal fluid, cushioning the brain and spinal cord.