Which of the following signs and symptoms will the nurse most likely find then assessing an infant with Arnold-Chiari malformation?
a. difficulty sleeping, hypervigilant, and an arching of the back
b. weakness of the leg muscles, loss of sensation in the legs, and restlessness
c. difficulty swallowing, diminished or absent gag reflex, and respiratory distress
d. paradoxical irritability, diarrhea, and vomiting
C
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A Incorrect. The signs and symptoms seen in an infant with Arnold-Chiari malformation do not include difficulty sleeping, hypervigilant, and an arching of the back.
B Incorrect. The signs and symptoms seen in an infant with Arnold-Chiari malformation do not include weakness of the leg muscles, loss of sensation in the legs, and restlessness.
C Correct. The signs and symptoms seen in an infant with Arnold-Chiari malformation include difficulty swallowing, diminished or absent gag reflex, and respiratory distress.
D Incorrect. The signs and symptoms seen in an infant with Arnold-Chiari malformation do not include paradoxical irritability, diarrhea, and vomiting.
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