The physical therapist notes the patient with cerebral palsy has spastic upper limbs.Which statement accurately describes the patient's upper limbs?
A) The patient is unable to move her arms, and the arms have decreased muscle tone.
B) The patient's arms move about in an uncoordinated fashion.
C) The patient's arm muscles are tightly bent, and it is difficult to straighten them.
D) The patient's legs are moving in a writhing motion.
E) The patient's legs and arms are paralyzed, and have no muscle tone.
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