Passive range of motion for an immobilized older adult
a. Replaces the need for ambulation
b. Decreases the risk of falls and skin breakdown
c. Maintains joint flexibility and delays muscle wasting
d. Increases the risk of deep vein thrombosis
C
Passive range of motion helps to maintain joint flexibility and delay muscle wasting associated with immobility. Passive range of motion does not replace the need for ambulation (response A), decrease the risk of falls or skin breakdown (response B), or increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis (response D).
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