When performing the arm drift test on a patient with a suspected stroke, a positive finding is characterized by:

A) one arm drifting downward and turning away from the body when the patient's eyes are closed.
B) one arm drifting downward and turning toward the body when the patient's eyes are closed.
C) one arm drifting downward and turning away from the body when the patient's eyes are open.
D) both arms moving downward more than 3 inches in 30 seconds when the patient's eyes are open.

Answer: B) one arm drifting downward and turning toward the body when the patient's eyes are closed.

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