During the assessment of a patient's musculoskeletal status, the nurse notes an increase in the patient's muscle size and shape. Which of the following would the nurse document regarding this finding?
a. Hypertrophy c. Atrophy
b. Hypertonicity d. Hypotonicity
A
Hypertrophy is the term used to describe an increase in muscle size and shape due to an increase in muscle fiber. Atrophy refers to thin flabby muscles due to a reduction in muscle size and shape. Increased muscle tone is termed hypertonicity which causes resistance with joint movement. Hypotonicity refers to a flabby muscle with poor tone.
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