A client is admitted to the emergency room for neck pain.The client describes the pain in the neck started one day ago and feels like it is "frozen".They also complain of inability to turn their head.What does the nurse suspect?

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Muscle spasm is the most likely cause of sudden onset neck pain described as "frozen" with an inability to turn the head. This condition can cause significant discomfort and restrict movement due to the muscles tightening. Multiple sclerosis and spasticity are associated with neurological issues and wouldn't typically present solely with these symptoms. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurological disorder affecting memory and cognition, not directly causing acute neck pain or muscle spasms.

A Client Is Admitted to the Emergency Room for Neck