Which of the following sets of symptoms would the nurse identify in an infant exhibiting hypotonia?
A)Tense muscles and uncoordinated, awkward, stiff movements
B)Increased range of motion of joints, diminished reflex response, floppiness
C)Constant involuntary writhing motions that are more severe distally.
D)Paralysis of one side of the body, with greater upper extremity dysfunction

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A)Floppiness, increased range of motion of joints, and diminished reflex response are all hallmarks of hypotonia. Tense or tight muscles and uncoordinated, awkward, stiff movements are typical of hypertonia. Constant involuntary writing motions that are more severe distally are signs of athetosis. Paralysis of one side of the body, with the upper extremities being more dysfunctional than the lower extremities, is indicative of hemiplegia.
B)Floppiness, increased range of motion of joints, and diminished reflex response are all hallmarks of hypotonia. Tense or tight muscles and uncoordinated, awkward, stiff movements are typical of hypertonia. Constant involuntary writing motions that are more severe distally are signs of athetosis. Paralysis of one side of the body, with the upper extremities being more dysfunctional than the lower extremities, is indicative of hemiplegia.
C)Floppiness, increased range of motion of joints, and diminished reflex response are all hallmarks of hypotonia. Tense or tight muscles and uncoordinated, awkward, stiff movements are typical of hypertonia. Constant involuntary writing motions that are more severe distally are signs of athetosis. Paralysis of one side of the body, with the upper extremities being more dysfunctional than the lower extremities, is indicative of hemiplegia.
D)Floppiness, increased range of motion of joints, and diminished reflex response are all hallmarks of hypotonia. Tense or tight muscles and uncoordinated, awkward, stiff movements are typical of hypertonia. Constant involuntary writing motions that are more severe distally are signs of athetosis. Paralysis of one side of the body, with the upper extremities being more dysfunctional than the lower extremities, is indicative of hemiplegia.

Which of the Following Sets of Symptoms Would the Nurse