The nurse is observing a client's ambulation abilities and notes a scissors gait. Based on this data, which does the nurse suspect?
1. Parkinson disease.
2. Multiple sclerosis.
3. Myasthenia gravis.
4. Muscular dystrophy.
Correct Answer: 2
A scissors gait is characterized by spastic lower limb movement with stiffness and jerkiness. The knees come together, the legs come in front of each other, and the legs are abducted as short, slow steps are taken. This gait is associated with multiple sclerosis. The client with Parkinson disease displays stooped posture a shuffling gait. This is known as a festination gait. The client with myasthenia gravis has muscle weakness, and facial abnormalities such as ptosis are consistent with the condition. The client with muscular dystrophy has muscle weakness and may present with a waddling gait or walk on the toes to promote balance.
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