Author Question: Passive range-of-motion exercises are most important for which of the following clients? 1. ... (Read 73 times)

B · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Passive range-of-motion exercises are most important for which of the following clients?

1. Pediatric client with a broken femur
2. Diabetic client with a total knee replacement
3. Unconscious client in ICU
4. Elderly client with a bowel obstruction

Question 2

A client who will be going home will need to use crutches for ambulation. Following teaching, the nurse notes that the client complains of pain under his arms. How much room should be be-tween the crutch pad and client's axilla?

1. Axilla should lightly touch the crutch pad
2. 1 to 2 finger widths from the axilla
3. 3 to 4 finger widths from the axilla
4. 4 to 5 finger widths from the axilla

chinwesucks · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3
The nurse should perform passive range of motion exercises with this client because the client cannot perform the exercises alone. These clients in the remaining options should be encouraged to perform active range-of-motion exercises.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3
3 to 4 finger widths from the axilla prevents pressure on the axilla.