The patient is exhibiting abnormal posturing to stimuli. Which findings would the nurse document as decerebrate posturing?. Select all that apply.
A) The arms are rigidly extended.
B) The toes are pointed downward.
C) The teeth are clenched.
D) The chin is held against the chest.
E) The arms are hypersupinated.
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