A nurse is assisting a client in performing prescribed range-of-motion (ROM) exercises. What is the main reason that ROM exercises are performed?
A) To maintain joint mobility and flexibility in active clients
B) To stretch muscles before performing more strenuous activities
C) To promote cardiorespiratory function and reduce body fat
D) To test a client's ability to weight bear
D
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ROM exercises are therapeutic activities that move the joints. They are performed to assess joint flexibility before initiating an exercise program, to maintain joint mobility and flexibility in inactive clients, to prevent ankylosis or permanent loss of joint movement, to stretch joints before performing more strenuous activities, and to evaluate the client's response to a therapeutic exercise program. Weight-bearing is not tested with ROM exercises.
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