A patient has excessive movement. What disorder will the nurse see documented on the chart?
a. Hypokinesia
b. Akinesia
c. Hyperkinesia
d. Dyskinesia
ANS: C
Excessive movement is the definition of hyperkinesia. Hypokinesia is decreased movement. Akinesia is loss of movement. Dyskinesia is abnormal movement.
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