A nurse transcribes a discharge order for the patient with left-sided weakness after having a stroke indicating to teach the patient to perform range-of-motion exercises on affected extremi-ties
The patient asks why she needs to do range-of-motion exercises. What is the nurse's best response? a. "Because the physician has ordered it."
b. "You will regain full use of your arm and leg if you will do the exercises correctly."
c. "They prevent the muscles and tendons from shortening and becoming unmova-ble."
d. "It will give you something to do because you can't work anymore."
C
Muscular activity maintains range of motion by allowing the joint to remain flexible and func-tional. When little or no movement of a joint occurs, the muscles shorten and lose their elasticity.
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