Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
The nurse performs a physical assessment on a client and observes a tremor in the client's hand when their arm is extended. The nurse understands that this finding is consistent with which of the following?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
A tremor with an extended arm (postural tremor) can be consistent with Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, a reaction to certain medications causing muscle rigidity and tremors. Other options are less directly linked to this finding.