The nurse observes the client performing range of motion exercises by using the strong arm to help the weaker arm move through the motions. When documenting this activity, which terms will the nurse use?
1. Active range of motion
2. Active-assistive range of motion
3. Passive range of motion
4. Continuous passive range of motion
Correct Answer: 2
The client is using one arm to assist the other arm through range of motion, so it is active-assistive range of motion. If the client performed range of motion in each extremity without assistance, it would be active range of motion. Passive range of motion is defined as motion performed by another without the client's intervention, whether continuous or intermittent.
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