Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client with cerebral palsy. The nurse should provide frequent rest periods because:
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Frequent rest periods help to relax tense muscles and preserve energy in clients with cerebral palsy. This can lead to a decrease in grimacing and writhing movements, as relaxation and rest help to alleviate muscle tension. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they provide inaccurate information. Hypoactive deep tendon reflexes do not become more active with rest; stretch reflexes are not increased with rest in cerebral palsy patients, and fine motor movements are not necessarily improved solely by rest.