The nurse is performing a neuromuscular assessment. Which method should the nurse use to evaluate muscle strength?
a. Measure the muscle size.
b. Perform range of motion.
c. Apply pressure against resistance.
d. Observe the patient's gait and transfers.
C
The nurse applies pressure against the patient's resistance to measure muscle strength to make the subjective evaluation safe. Muscle size usually is an indication of muscle strength in a patient who is conscious and cooperative. Range of motion indicates flexibility of joints. Observing a patient's gait is a valuable measure of the patient's muscle strength but is not used initially be-cause it increases the risk of patient injury.
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