The nurse is caring for a 2-month-old with cerebral palsy. The infant is limp and flaccid with uncontrolled slow, worm-like, writhing or twisting movements. How would the nurse best document these movements?
A) Spastic
B) Athetoid
C) Ataxic
D) Mixed
B
Response:
Athetoid is the type of cerebral palsy that is characterized by abnormal involuntary movements. It affects all four extremities, with possible involvement of the face, neck, and tongue. The movements increase during periods of stress. Dysarthria and drooling may be present as well.
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