Multiple Choice
The nurse is testing the deep tendon reflexes of a 30-year-old woman who is in the clinic for an annual physical examination.When striking the Achilles and quadriceps,the nurse is unable to elicit a reflex.The nurse's next response should be to:
A) ask the patient to lock her fingers and "pull."
B) complete the examination and then test these reflexes again.
C) refer the patient to a specialist for further testing.
D) document these reflexes as "0" on a scale of 0 to 4+.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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