Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 1685 of 2368
The client lifts their arm against gravity but cannot hold it when the nurse pushes down on it. What muscle strength score should the nurse document?
- 3 out of 5
- 2 out of 5
- 4 out of 5
- 5 out of 5
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Correct answer: 3 out of 5
Active movement against gravity but not against resistance is a 3. A score of 3 or less is unexpected.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Musculoskeletal Assessment: Palpation. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026