You are called to assess a pt complaining of severe back pain originating at L4 and running down the back of his right thigh and inner right leg. You also observe an associated weakness and sensory deficit in the right leg. which of the following would be the most consistent with these findings A) Sciatica B) Cerebal Palsy C) L4 Lumbar Fracture D) Cerebrovascular accident

You are called to assess a pt complaining of severe back pain originating at L4 and running down the back of his right thigh and inner right leg. You also observe an associated weakness and sensory deficit in the right leg. which of the following would be the most consistent with these findings A) Sciatica B) Cerebal Palsy C) L4 Lumbar Fracture D) Cerebrovascular accident

Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305634350

Author:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

Publisher:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

ChapterCom: Comprehensive Medical Terminology Review

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