The nurse notes full range of motion against gravity with moderate resistance when assessing muscle strength of the upper extremities in a client. The nurse would correctly document which of the following choices?
1. Poor
2. Normal
3. Fair
4. Good
4
Rationale 1: Full range of motion against gravity with full resistance is considered normal muscle strength, also rated a 5. A rating of poor, or a 1, would be the presence of palpable muscle contraction with no movement.
Rationale 2: Full range of motion against gravity with full resistance is considered normal muscle strength, also rated a 5.
Rationale 3: Full range of motion against gravity with full resistance is considered normal muscle strength, also rated a 5. A rating of fair, or a 3, would be full range of motion with gravity.
Rationale 4: Full range of motion against gravity with full resistance is considered normal muscle strength, also rated a 5. A rating of good, or a 4, would be full range of motion against gravity with moderate resistance.
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