The nurse observes the repeated pattern of muscle contraction of a client's leg for 5 seconds followed by 2 seconds of relaxation. Which terminology should the nurse use to document the finding?
A. Clonic spasm
B. Tonic spasm
C. Spasticity
D. Dystonia
Answer: A
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Most pro-life supporters believe that:
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Which factor presents the highest risk for a child to develop a psychiatric disorder?
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