A nine-month-old who is not sitting independently has been diagnosed with ataxic cerebral palsy (CP). Which clinical manifestations would the nurse expect to see in the baby?

Question

1. Hypotonia and muscle instability
2. Hypertonia and persistence primitive reflexes
3. Tremors and exaggerated posturing
4. Hemiplegia and hypertonia

Answer 1

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Rationale 1: Hypotonia in infancy and muscle instability are seen in ataxic cerebral palsy.
Rationale 2: Hypertonia and persistent primitive reflexes are seen in spastic CP.
Rationale 3: Tremors and exaggerated posturing are seen in dyskinetic cerebral palsy.
Rationale 4: Hemiplegia and hypertonia are seen in spastic cerebral palsy.
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