The nurse instructing the spouse of a client with a stroke on how to do passive range of motion to the affected limbs should explain that the purpose of these exercises is to:
1. Maintain joint flexibility.
2. Improve muscle strength.
3. Improve endurance.
4. Maintain cardiopulmonary function.
1. Maintain joint flexibility.
Rationale:
Passive range of motion exercises help to maintain joint flexibility. Active range of motion exercises improve muscle strength, improve endurance, and can help maintain cardiopulmonary functioning. The nurse should instruct the spouse that the exercises will help with joint flexibility.
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