A client who tore his quadriceps muscle during a soccer match is being treated at a health care facility. The physician has prescribed exercise for the quadriceps muscles in order to rehabilitate the client
How should the client perform quadriceps setting exercises? A) By alternatively tensing and relaxing the muscles
B) By performing modified hand push-ups in bed
C) By sitting on the edge of the bed
D) By contracting and relaxing the muscles
A
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The client performs quadriceps setting exercises by alternatively tensing and relaxing the quadriceps muscles. Modified hand push-ups in bed would enable the client to strengthen the upper arms. The client dangles or sits at the edge of the bed in order to normalize blood pressure. Gluteal setting is contraction and relaxation of the gluteal muscles in order to strengthen and tone them.
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