The nurse completes a physical assessment on a patient recovering from a stroke. The patient has no muscle function of the left leg and passive range of motion of the left arm. The right leg and arm have full range of motion against full resistance
How should the nurse document the muscle grading of these assessment findings?
Select all that apply.
1. 0 left leg
2. 2 left arm
3. 3 left arm
4. 5 right leg
5. 5 right arm
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5
A grading of 0 means no muscle function. A grading of 2 means function with passive range of motion. A grading of 5 means full range of motion against full resistance. A grading of 3 means full range of motion against gravity.
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