A nurse is instructing a patient on performing isometric exercises. What instruction should the nurse include?
a. Contract the muscle for several seconds, then relax the muscle for a few seconds, and contract it again.
b. Perform full range-of-motion exercises of each joint.
c. Have a family member perform full range-of-motion exercises on each of the patient's joints.
d. Stand in front of a wall and push with the arms without bending the elbow.
A
Isometric exercises maintain muscle tone without moving the joint. This type of exercise is helpful in maintaining muscle strength after a fracture.
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