The nurse is performing a physical assessment of a child diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP). The child exhibits increased muscle tone or spasticity, affecting one side of his body. The child also has speech deficits. Which type of cerebral palsy would the nurse suspect?

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Spastic cerebral palsy is characterized by increased muscle tone or spasticity. When it affects one side of the body, it is often referred to as spastic hemiplegia. Speech deficits can also be associated with spastic CP due to the muscle stiffness affecting the muscles used for speech.

The Nurse Is Performing a Physical Assessment of a Child