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How will a nurse assess a male client's deep tendon reflexes during a routine physical examination?

How will a nurse assess a male client's deep tendon reflexes during a routine physical examination?

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Asked by Terencet, Last updated: Apr 12, 2024

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A.Jeff

A.Jeff

A.Jeff
A.Jeff

Answered Apr 25, 2018

Support the joint where the tendon is being tested.- to keep the attached muscle from getting, the medical caretaker should support the joint where the tendon is being tested. The medical caretaker should utilize the level, not pointed, end of the reflex hammer when striking the Achilles tendon. (the guided end is utilized toward strike over little zones, for example, the thumb put over the biceps tendon.) Tapping the tendon gradually and delicately wouldn't incite a profound tendon reflex reaction. the attendant should hold the reflex hammer freely, not firmly, between the thumb and fingers so it can swing in a circular segment.

In a screening test, you will more often than not think that its more advantageous to coordinate the reflex examination into whatever remains of the examination of that piece of the body; that is, do the furthest point reflexes while looking at whatever remains of the furthest point. At the point when a variation from the norm of the reflexes is suspected or found, notwithstanding, the reflexes ought to be inspected as a gathering with watchful consideration paid to the method of the examination.

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John Smith

John Smith

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John Smith

Answered Sep 08, 2016

Support the joint where the tendon is being tested.-to prevent the attached muscle from contracting, the nurse should support the joint where the tendon is being tested. the nurse should use the flat, not pointed, end of the reflex hammer when striking the achilles tendon. (the pointed end is used to strike over small areas, such as the thumb placed over the biceps tendon.) tapping the tendon slowly and softly wouldnt provoke a deep tendon reflex response. the nurse should hold the reflex hammer loosely, not tightly, between the thumb and fingers so it can swing in an arc.
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