The physical therapist makes the following note in the patient's medical record: "A 20-year-old female patient with cerebral palsy was evaluated today and noted to have increased spasticity in the upper limbs."
A. The patient's arms are moving in a writhing motion.
B. The patient's arms move about in an uncoordinated fashion.
C. The patient is unable to move her arms, and the arms have decreased muscle tone.
D. The patient's legs and arms are paralyzed, and have no muscle tone.
E. The patient's arm muscles are tightly bent, and it is difficult to straighten them.
Answer: E
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