The Nurse Is Preparing to Admit a 7-Year-Old Child with Ataxic

question 29

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to admit a 7-year-old child with ataxic cerebral palsy. What clinical manifestations of ataxic cerebral palsy should the nurse expect to observe? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Wide-based gait
• B) Rapid, repetitive movements performed poorly
• C) Slow, twisting movements of the trunk or extremities
• D) Hypertonicity with poor control of posture, balance, and coordinated motion
• E) Disintegration of movements of the upper extremities when the child reaches for objects

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Definitions:

Relational Orientation

A person's tendency or preference in how they interact with and relate to others, focusing on the importance of interpersonal relationships.

Ethos

A dimension of culture that refers to the basic values, assumptions, and beliefs that are held within a cultural group and that guide social interactions.

Collective Personality

The personality structure and dynamics of individuals who live in collective social systems and families, tend to be motivated by group rather than personal goals, contextually rather than dispositionally oriented, and other-focused emotionally rather than ego-focused.

Intrafamilial

Pertaining to or occurring within a family.