Reflexes are involuntary muscle contractions in response to a stimulus and are classified as deep, superficial, or pathological (Hinkle, 2021). The mostly tested reflexes are the...
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After completing the neurological assessment and examining the patient’s deep tendon reflexes, if the reflexes appear hyperactive, take a moment to ascertain for clonus. Clonus is...
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A key element of the neurological assessment is the assessment of the patient’s muscle tone. Normal muscle tone maintains some residual tension during rest. This might...
