The patient has upper motor neuron injuries. The nurse anticipates that what type of reflex is present?
1. Pathologic
2. Increased
3. Normal
4. Exaggerated
1
Rationale 1: Pathologic reflexes such as a positive Babinski reflex are expected with upper motor neuron injuries.
Rationale 2: The reflexes are not graded as increased.
Rationale 3: This patient's reflexes would not be considered normal.
Rationale 4: This patient's reflexes would not be considered exaggerated.
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