A patient is experiencing numbness and tingling of the left foot. When assessing this patient's limb, which movements should the nurse use to determine motor function of the patient's left ankle?

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To determine motor function of the left ankle, the nurse should assess dorsiflexion (C) and plantar flexion (D) as these are the primary movements controlled by the muscles of the ankle. The other movements listed (A, B, and E) are not relevant to assessing the motor function of the ankle.

A Patient Is Experiencing Numbness and Tingling of the Left