When assessing muscle strength, the nurse observes that a patient has complete range of motion against gravity with full resistance. What grade of muscle strength should the nurse record using a 0- to 5-point scale?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
ANS: D
Complete range of motion against gravity is normal muscle strength and is recorded as grade 5 muscle strength. The other options are not correct.
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