Question

the nurse assesses the muscle strength of a clients lower extremities. what instruction should the nurse give to the client? answers: a - d a \ill touch you with an object. state which part of your body you feel the object.\ b \push one foot against my palm. okay, now do it with the other foot.\ c \use both feet to push against my hands as hard as you can.\ d \flex and extend both of your feet and move the ankles around in a circle.\

Explanation:

To assess muscle strength of lower - extremities, asking the client to push each foot against the nurse's palm one at a time is a common and appropriate way. Option A assesses sensory function, not muscle strength. Option C may be too strenuous and not the standard initial way to assess individual muscle strength. Option D assesses range - of - motion rather than muscle strength.

Answer:

B. "Push one foot against my palm. Okay, now do it with the other foot."