The nurse applies resistance to the top of a male client's foot and asks him to pull his toes toward his knee. The nurse observes active motion against some resistance, but not against full resistance. How should the nurse document this finding?

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The nurse should document this finding as "4: Slight weakness" because the client demonstrates active motion against some resistance, indicating slight weakness but not complete absence of strength.

The Nurse Applies Resistance to the Top of a Male