A Clinician Is Conducting an Assessment of a Male Client

Multiple Choice

A clinician is conducting an assessment of a male client suspected of having a disorder of motor function. Which of the following assessment findings would suggest a possible upper motor neuron (UMN) lesion?

A) The client has decreased deep tendon reflexes.
B) The client displays increased muscle tone.
C) The client's muscles appear atrophied.
D) The client displays weakness in the distal portions of his limbs.