NURS661 MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY EXAM 1
NURS661 MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY EXAM 1 Define and identify symptoms of dystonia Involuntary muscle contractions that cause repetitive twisting movements. The condition can affect one part of the body- focal dystonia; two or more adjacent parts- segmental; or all parts- general dystonia. Cervical dystonia- cause head to twist and turn to one side. Eyelids- rapid blinking or involuntary spasms Jaw/tongue- slurred speech, drooling, difficulty chewing hand/forearm- repetitive activity (writers or musicians dystonia)
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