The nurse is caring for a patient with an upper motor neuron lesion. What clinical manifestations should the nurse anticipate when planning the patient's neurologic assessment?
A) Decreased muscle tone
B) Flaccid paralysis
C) Loss of voluntary control of movement
D) Slow reflexes
Ans: C
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Upper motor neuron lesions do not cause muscle atrophy, flaccid paralysis, or slow reflexes. However, upper motor neuron lesions normally cause loss of voluntary control.
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