The nurse reads that a patient's reflexes are 3+. How does the nurse interpret this score?
1. The reflexes are weaker than normal.
2. The reflexes are normal.
3. The reflexes are stronger than normal.
4. The reflexes are hyperactive.
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Rationale 1: 1+ reflexes are weaker than normal.
Rationale 2: 2+ reflexes are normal.
Rationale 3: 3+ reflexes are stronger than normal.
Rationale 4: 4+ reflexes are hyperactive, with sustained clonus.
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