The Nurse Is Assessing Muscle Strength in a Fully Conscious

question 31

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing muscle strength in a fully conscious patient as part of a neurologic assessment.Which technique should the nurse employ?

• A) Press down on the patient's extended arms one at a time while the patient attempts to raise the arm.
• B) Apply pressure above the eye and push upward while the patient attempts to remove the hand.
• C) Pinch the trapezius muscle at the angle of the shoulder and neck while twisting the fingers slightly.
• D) Rub the sternum with fisted knuckles in a twisting motion while the patient attempts to remove the fist.

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