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

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This finding indicates slight weakness, which corresponds to a score of 4 on the muscle strength scale. The client is able to move against some resistance but not full resistance, indicating some degree of weakness. A score of 5 would be normal, indicating full motion against resistance. A score of 3 would indicate weakness with limited motion, and a score of 2 would indicate poor range of motion with no resistance.

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