While planning care for a client who has been hospitalized for 2 weeks, the nurse selects the nursing diagnosis of Risk for Disuse Syndrome due to the extended hospitalization
The nurse is assisting the client with a bath and wants to encourage full range of motion in all the client's joints. Which activity will best support range of motion for the client's hand and arm?
A) Having the client brush the hair and teeth
B) Moving the wash basin farther toward the foot of the bed to encourage the client to reach for the items
C) Moving each of the client's hand and arm joints through passive range of motion
D) Giving the client a washcloth to wash the face
Answer: A
The best range of motion is the natural movement of the client's joints in normal activity. Brushing the hair and teeth includes more of the joints of the hands and the arms than does washing the face. The wash basin should be close to the client to prevent overreaching and possible falls. Passive range of motion is a second-best choice after normal use of the joints.
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