The nurse observed that the patient's muscle contracted, but the limb did not move. How should the nurse chart this muscle contraction?
A) Isotonic contraction
B) Isometric contraction
C) Eccentric contraction
D) Concentric contraction

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An isometric contraction occurs when the muscle contracts but does not change length, and the limb does not move.

The Nurse Observed That the Patient's Muscle Contracted, but the Limb