In the initial stages of distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSP) in an HIV-infected patient, the nurse would expect to find on physical assessment:
A) a diminished brachioradialis reflex.
B) a diminished ankle reflex.
C) a hyperreflexive patellar reflex
D) a positive Babinski sign

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In the initial stages of DSP, the nurse would expect to find a diminished ankle reflex. This is because the sensory and motor nerves in the distal extremities are affected first in DSP.

In the Initial Stages of Distal Symmetric Polyneuropathy (DSP) in an HIV-Infected