A rehabilitation nurse cares for a client who has generalized weakness and needs assistance with activities of daily living. Which exercise should the nurse implement?
a. Passive range of motion
b. Active range of motion
c. Resistive range of motion
d. Aerobic exercise
ANS: B
Active range of motion is a part of a restorative nursing program. Active range of motion will promote strength, range of motion, and independence with activities of daily living.
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