A 9-month-old who is not sitting independently has been diagnosed with ataxic cerebral palsy (CP). Which of the following clinical manifestations would the nurse expect to see in the baby?
1. Hemiplegia and hypertonia
2. Hypotonia and muscle instability
3. Tremors and exaggerated posturing
4. Hypertonia and persistence primitive reflexes
2. Hypotonia and muscle instability
Rationale:
Hypotonia in infancy and muscle instability are seen in ataxic CP. Hemiplegia and hypertonia are seen in spastic CP. Tremors and exaggerated posturing are seen in dyskinetic CP. Hypertonia and persistent primitive reflexes are seen in spastic CP.
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