While conducting passive range-of-motion exercises with a client, the nurse should do all of the following, EXCEPT:
a. start at the foot of the body and move to the head.
b. rotate the head 1/4 turn from side to side and then flexed and extended.
c. flex, extend, adduct, and abduct the arms.
d. avoid exercises on a joint if the client complains of discomfort.
ANS: A
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