Question

question 14 (2.5 points) listen a patient presents to your office with a complaint of right sided neck pain as well as numbness and tingling in the right thumb and lateral side of index finger. during the examination, you notice the patient rests his right arm on top of his head. when asked why, he says that holding his arm up gives him some relief of his symptoms. which of the following do you suspect to be present in this patient? maca decreased sensation motor weakness hyporeflexia increased sensation

Explanation:

The patient has right - sided neck pain along with numbness and tingling in the right thumb and lateral side of the index finger, which are sensory symptoms. Holding the arm up provides relief, suggesting nerve compression. Decreased sensation is consistent with nerve - related issues causing numbness and tingling. Motor weakness would involve problems with muscle movement, hyporeflexia is related to reduced reflexes, and increased sensation is not indicated by the described symptoms.

Answer:

Decreased sensation