The nurse is assessing the client's muscle strength and notes that when asked, the client cannot maintain his or her hands in a supinated position with the arms extended and eyes closed. How would the nurse correctly document this finding on the medical record?

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Pronator drift is a neurological sign where the forearm and hand turn inward involuntarily when the patient attempts to hold their arms outstretched with palms upwards and eyes closed. This finding is indicative of a contralateral cortical or pyramidal tract lesion.

The Nurse Is Assessing the Client's Muscle Strength and Notes