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what maneuver enhances reflex testing by increasing muscle tone in a pa…

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what maneuver enhances reflex testing by increasing muscle tone in a patient with a weak patellar reflex? clenching teeth holding breath deep breathing jendrassik maneuver

Explanation:

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The Jendrassik maneuver is a specific clinical technique designed to amplify weak reflexes by increasing overall muscle tone through distracting the patient with a voluntary upper body muscle action. The other options do not specifically target enhancing patellar reflex testing in this manner.

Answer:

Jendrassik maneuver