The nurse teaches the immobilized client range of motion to improve muscle strength, endurance, and to help maintain cardiorespiratory function. Which activity is not appropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching session?
1. Active range of motion
2. Passive range of motion
3. Active-assistive range of motion
4. Active or active-assistive range of motion
Correct Answer: 2
Passive range of motion maintains muscle integrity but does not build muscle strength, because the client does not contract the muscles. Active or active-assistive range of motion requires the client to contract the muscles, and improves muscle strength.
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