To correctly determine the strength of a patient's lower extremities during a neurologic examination, the nurse asks the patient to:
A) wiggle the toes of both feet at the same time.
B) push against his hand with the sole of one foot and then the other.
C) pull both feet up at the same time to stretch the Achilles tendons.
D) stand up independently.

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To test extremity muscle strength, the nurse should have the patient push against his hand with the sole of one foot and then with the other.

To Correctly Determine the Strength of a Patient's Lower Extremities