What Finding Should Cause the Nurse to Suspect a Diagnosis

question 36

Multiple Choice

What finding should cause the nurse to suspect a diagnosis of spastic cerebral palsy?

• A) Tremulous movements at rest and with activity
• B) Sudden jerking movement caused by stimuli
• C) Writhing, uncontrolled, involuntary movements
• D) Clumsy, uncoordinated movements

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Definitions:

Catabolite Activator Protein

A protein that binds to DNA and stimulates the transcription of certain genes in bacteria, especially in the presence of specific sugars.

Promoter Region

The promoter region is a sequence of DNA that initiates transcription of a particular gene, essential for gene expression regulation.

RNA Polymerase

An enzyme responsible for synthesizing RNA from a DNA template, playing a crucial role in the process of transcription.

Tryptophan Operon

A cluster of genes in bacteria that is involved in the production of tryptophan, regulated through feedback inhibition.