A client is admitted to the medical unit following a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). There is evidence of left-sided hemiparesis, and the nurse will be following up on range-of-motion and other exercises performed in physiotherapy
Which of the following principles of range-of-motion exercises does the nurse correctly teach the client 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
While the client is performing range-of-motion exercises, support should be provided to the ex-tremity.
The joint should be flexed to the point of resistance, not to the point of discomfort.
When performing range-of-motion exercises, the client should begin at distal joints and work toward proximal joints.
Joints should be moved slowly through the range of motion. Quick movement could cause injury.
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