You are assessing the deep tendon reflexes of a 28-year-old man. Your examination reveals that the patient's reflexes are normal. You would document this finding as _____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
2+
Deep tendon reflexes are scored as follows:
0: No response
1+: Sluggish or diminished
2+: Active or expected response
3+: More brisk than expected, slightly hyperactive
4+: Brisk, hyperactive, with intermittent or transient clonus
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