The child with cerebral palsy who exhibits slow writhing movements that increase during periods of emotional stress is showing the characteristics of __________ cerebral palsy

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Athetoid
The athetoid or dyskinetic type of cerebral palsy exhibits slow writhing movements that increase during periods of emotional stress.

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What would this patient's Glasgow Coma Scale score be? a. 8 b. 10 c. 12 d. 14

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