The Nurse Finds That a Patient Can Flex the Arms

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse finds that a patient can flex the arms when no resistance is applied but is unable to flex when the nurse applies light resistance. The nurse should document the patient's muscle strength as level

• A)0.
• B)1.
• C)2.
• D)3.

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