Which of the following are causes of hyperreflexia? (Select all that apply.)
a. Cold stirrups
b. Standard scale
c. Insertion of a speculum
d. Fever
e. Pressure during bimanual exam
A, C, E
Hyperreflexia is often caused by a cold, hard, examination table, cold stirrups, insertion or ma-nipulation of a speculum, or pressure during bimanual or rectal examinations.
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