A child with a diagnosis of cerebral palsy is admitted to the hospital pediatric ward. The night nurse notices that this child is grinding his teeth. This nurse is aware that this behavior is most often due to which of the following causes in a child with cerebral palsy?

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Teeth grinding (bruxism) in children with cerebral palsy is often due to jaw muscle spasticity, a common symptom of the condition, which involves involuntary muscle contractions.

A Child with a Diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy Is Admitted