A patient has a lesion that affects lower motor neurons. During assessment of the patient's lower extremities, the nurse expects to find

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Because the cell bodies of lower motor neurons are located in the spinal cord, damage to the neuron will decrease motor activity of the affected muscles. Spasticity and hyperactive reflexes are caused by upper motor neuron damage. Sensation is not impacted by motor neuron lesions.

A Patient Has a Lesion That Affects Lower Motor Neurons