A child with a diagnosis of cerebral palsy is admitted to the hospital pediatric ward. The night nurse notices that this child is grinding his teeth
This nurse is aware that this behavior is most often due to which of the following causes in a child with cerebral palsy? a. jaw muscle spasticity c. lack of sufficient oxygen
b. normal preschooler tension d. low hemoglobin
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A Correct. Children with cerebral palsy grind their teeth due to jaw muscle spasticity.
B Incorrect. Children with cerebral palsy grind their teeth, but not due to normal preschooler tension.
C Incorrect. Children with cerebral palsy grind their teeth, but not due to lack of sufficient oxygen.
D Incorrect. Children with cerebral palsy grind their teeth, but not due to low hemoglobin.
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