The nurse is assessing a patient newly admitted to the floor. The nurse notes involuntary twitching of muscle groups. How would the nurse document this observation in the patient's chart?
A) Tetany
B) Muscle spasm
C) Clonus
D) Fasiculation
Ans: D
Feedback: Fasciculation (involuntary twitching of muscle fiber groups) may be observed.
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