The nurse teaches the immobilized client range of motion to ...

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The nurse teaches the immobilized client range of motion to improve muscle strength, endurance, and to help maintain cardiorespiratory function. Which activity is not appropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching session?
 
  1. Active range of motion
  2. Passive range of motion
  3. Active-assistive range of motion
  4. Active or active-assistive range of motion

Question 2

Which client would the nurse anticipate benefitting from continuous passive motion devices?
 
  1. The unconscious client
  2. The quadriplegic client
  3. The client who is confined to bed rest while in traction
  4. The postoperative client who had total knee replacement

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

Passive range of motion maintains muscle integrity but does not build muscle strength, because the client does not contract the muscles. Active or active-assistive range of motion requires the client to contract the muscles, and improves muscle strength.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4

The continuous passive motion device is a postoperative treatment method used to promote recovery after joint surgery. The unconscious client and the quadriplegic client would require passive range of motion, whereas the client confined to bed rest while in traction would be able to perform active range of motion