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 physical therapy
The nurse correctly teaches the client and family members which one of the following principles of range-of-motion exercises? A. Flex the joint to the point of discomfort.
B. Work from proximal to distal joints.
C. Move the joints quickly.
D. Provide support for distal joints.
D
D. While the client is performing range-of-motion exercises, support should be provided for the distal joints.
A. The joint should be flexed to the point of resistance, not to the point of discomfort.
B. When performing range-of-motion exercises, begin at distal joints and work toward proximal joints.
C. Joints should be moved slowly through the range of motion. Quick movement could cause injury.
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