90.The nurse is providing passive range of motion (ROM) exercises to
the hip and knee for a client who is unconscious. After supporting the
client's knee with one hand, what action should the nurse take next?
A. Raise the bed to a comfortable working level.
B. Bend the client's knee.
C. Move the knee toward the chest as far as it will go.
D. Cradle the client's heel.
Passive ROM exercise for the hip and knee is provided by supporting
the joints of the knee and ankle (D) and gently moving the limb in a
slow, smooth, firm but gentle manner. (A) should be done before the
exercises are begun to prevent injury to the nurse and client. (B) is
carried out after both joints are supported. After the knee is bent, then
the knee is moved toward the chest to the point of resistance (C) two
the hip and knee for a client who is unconscious. After supporting the
client's knee with one hand, what action should the nurse take next?
A. Raise the bed to a comfortable working level.
B. Bend the client's knee.
C. Move the knee toward the chest as far as it will go.
D. Cradle the client's heel.
Passive ROM exercise for the hip and knee is provided by supporting
the joints of the knee and ankle (D) and gently moving the limb in a
slow, smooth, firm but gentle manner. (A) should be done before the
exercises are begun to prevent injury to the nurse and client. (B) is
carried out after both joints are supported. After the knee is bent, then
the knee is moved toward the chest to the point of resistance (C) two
