The nurse is admitting a patient to the unit who is diagnosed with a lower motor neuron lesion. What clinical manifestations would you expect this patient to exhibit?
A) Increased muscle tone
B) No muscle atrophy
C) Hyperactive and abnormal reflexes
D) Absent or decreased reflexes
Ans: D
Feedback: Lower motor neuron lesions cause flaccid muscle paralysis, muscle atrophy, decreased muscle tone, and loss of voluntary control.
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