When a patient complains of pain during range-of-motion exercises
A)
discontinue exercising all extremities.
B)
it is evidence that you are making progress; move the extremity a little further.
C)
discontinue exercise, then report the pain to your immediate supervisor.
D)
tell the patient that this is to be expected and continue.
Answer:
C
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