A 19-year-old patient with cerebral palsy has been admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. The patient has limited voluntary motor control
The student nurse caring for this patient, knows that the easiest intervention to maintain joint mobility would be to perform which of the following exercises? a. Active range-of-motion exercises
b. Weight-bearing exercises
c. Aerobic exercises
d. Passive range-of-motion exercises
D
For the patient who does not have voluntary motor controls, passive range-of-motion exercises are the exercises of choice. Because of limited voluntary motor control, active range of motion exercises, aerobic exercises, and weight-bearing exercises are incorrect responses for this patient.
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