MEDICINE
NEUROLOGY
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Question
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Decorticate posturing is where the arms make a ____ shape?
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C
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E
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D
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Decorticate posturing could indicate nervous system injury and permanent brain damage, which could result in: seizures. paralysis. inability to communicate.
Detailed explanation-2: -A severe injury to the brain is the usual cause of decerebrate posture. Opisthotonos (a severe muscle spasm of the neck and back) may occur in severe cases of decerebrate posture. Decerebrate posture can occur on one side, on both sides, or in just the arms.
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