A nurse is supervising a client who is exercising. The client is performing isometric exercises. What should the nurse include in client teaching as a benefit of isometric exercises?
A) Preserves muscle mass
B) Prevents joint deformities
C) Prevents stiffness of joints
D) Prevents skin breakdown
A
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Isometric exercises help to preserve muscle mass. These exercises are helpful for strengthening the abdominal, gluteal, and quadriceps muscles, which are necessary for ambulation. Isometric exercises are not useful in preventing joint deformities, stiffness of joints, or skin breakdown. Skin breakdown can be prevented by frequent repositioning of the client. Regular range-of-motion exercises help to prevent joint deformities and stiffness of joints by preventing muscular contractures.
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