The nurse is instructing the spouse of a client with a stroke on how to do passive range of motion to the affected limbs
Which rationale for this intervention will the nurse include in the teaching session?
A) Improve muscle strength.
B) Maintain cardiopulmonary function.
C) Improve endurance.
D) Maintain joint flexibility.
Answer: D
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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