{"id":141306,"date":"2024-09-20T16:46:31","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T16:46:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=141306"},"modified":"2024-09-20T16:46:34","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T16:46:34","slug":"a-child-with-cerebral-palsy-cp-is-taking-baclofen-a-relaxant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/20\/a-child-with-cerebral-palsy-cp-is-taking-baclofen-a-relaxant\/","title":{"rendered":"A child with cerebral palsy (CP) is taking baclofen, a relaxant."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A child with cerebral palsy (CP) is taking baclofen, a relaxant. Which assessment finding indicates to the practical nurse (PN) that the drug is e\ufb00ective?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A.<br>Increased appetite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B.<br>Sufficient urinary output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C.<br>Fewer temper outbursts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D.<br>Decreased muscular spasticity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-6-color\">The Correct Answer and Explanation is:<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The correct answer is <strong>D. Decreased muscular spasticity.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Baclofen is a muscle relaxant commonly used to manage spasticity associated with conditions such as cerebral palsy (CP). The primary purpose of baclofen is to reduce the excessive muscle tone and spasticity that can hinder movement and overall function in children with CP. Therefore, when assessing the effectiveness of baclofen in a child with CP, the most relevant indicator would be a decrease in muscular spasticity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Muscular spasticity is characterized by stiff or tight muscles and exaggerated reflexes. It can lead to discomfort, impaired mobility, and difficulties with activities of daily living. A decrease in spasticity means that the child is likely experiencing improved mobility, better control over movements, and reduced discomfort. This is essential for enhancing the child\u2019s quality of life and ability to participate in therapy and social activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the other options may seem relevant, they do not directly assess the drug&#8217;s primary effect. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A. Increased appetite<\/strong> is not a specific indicator of baclofen&#8217;s effectiveness. Changes in appetite can occur for various reasons, including emotional factors or changes in overall health, rather than being directly linked to muscle relaxation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>B. Sufficient urinary output<\/strong> is important for general health and hydration but does not correlate with the effects of baclofen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>C. Fewer temper outbursts<\/strong> could suggest improvements in behavior but are not a direct measure of muscle relaxation. Behavioral issues may stem from multiple factors, including frustration due to spasticity, but they do not definitively indicate the drug&#8217;s effectiveness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In summary, decreased muscular spasticity directly reflects baclofen&#8217;s intended therapeutic effect in managing spasticity in children with cerebral palsy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A child with cerebral palsy (CP) is taking baclofen, a relaxant. Which assessment finding indicates to the practical nurse (PN) that the drug is e\ufb00ective? A.Increased appetite. B.Sufficient urinary output. C.Fewer temper outbursts. D.Decreased muscular spasticity. The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is D. Decreased muscular spasticity. 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