The nurse is admitting a patient to the unit who is diagnosed with a lower motor neuron lesion. What entry in the patient's electronic record is most consistent with this diagnosis?
A) "Patient exhibits increased muscle tone."
B) "Patient demonstrates normal muscle structure with no evidence of atrophy."
C) "Patient demonstrates hyperactive deep tendon reflexes."
D) "Patient demonstrates an absence of deep tendon reflexes."
Ans: D
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Lower motor neuron lesions cause flaccid muscle paralysis, muscle atrophy, decreased muscle tone, and loss of voluntary control.
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