A nurse assesses the neck of an adult and documents that the client's neck muscles are within normal limits if the client:
a. Has a convex contour of the posterior cervical spine.
b. Bends the head to the right and left (ear to shoulder) 15 degrees.
c. Is able to resist the nurse's attempt to move the head upright.
d. Is able to hyperextend the head 30 degrees from midline.
ANS: C
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