A patient is admitted to the medical unit following a CVA. There is evidence of left-sided hemiparesis, and the nurse will be following up on range-of-motion (ROM) and other exercises performed in physiotherapy
Which of the following principles of ROM exercises does the nurse correctly teach the patient and family members? a. Flex the joint to the point of discomfort.
b. Work from proximal to distal joints.
c. Move the joints quickly.
d. Provide support to the extremity.
D
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A The joint should be flexed to the point of resistance, not to the point of discomfort.
B When performing ROM exercises, the patient should begin at distal joints and work toward proximal joints.
C Joints should be moved slowly through the ROM. Quick movement could cause injury.
D While the patient is performing ROM exercises, support should be provided to the extremity.
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