The Nurse Is Assessing Muscle Strength in a Fully Conscious

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing muscle strength in a fully conscious patient as part of a neurologic assessment.Which technique should the nurse employ?

A) Press down on the patient's extended arms one at a time while the patient attempts to raise the arm.
B) Apply pressure above the eye and push upward while the patient attempts to remove the hand.
C) Pinch the trapezius muscle at the angle of the shoulder and neck while twisting the fingers slightly.
D) Rub the sternum with fisted knuckles in a twisting motion while the patient attempts to remove the fist.