The nurse is caring for a 2-month-old with cerebral palsy. The infant is limp and flaccid with uncontrolled, slow, worm-like, writhing, and twisting movements. Which of the following would the nurse use when documenting these observations?
A) Spastic
B) Athetoid
C) Ataxic
D) Mixed
B
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Athetoid cerebral palsy is characterized by abnormal, involuntary movement. It affects all four extremities with possible involvement of the face, neck, and tongue. The movements increase in periods of stress. Dysarthria and drooling may be present as well. Spastic cerebral palsy is characterized by poor control of posture, balance, and movement; exaggeration of deep tendon reflexes; and hypertonicity of affected extremities. Ataxic is characterized by poor coordination, unsteady gait, and wide-based gait.
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