A patient is admitted to the medical unit following a cerebrovascular accident (CVA).Evidence of left-sided hemiparesis is noted,and the nurse will be following up on ROM and other exercises performed in physical therapy.The nurse should correctly teach the patient and family members which of the following principles of ROM exercises?
A)Flex the joint to the point of discomfort.
B)Medicate the patient after the ROM exercise session.
C)Move the joints quickly.
D)Provide support for distal joints.

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When performing active-assisted or passive ROM exercises,support the joint by holding the distal portion of the extremity,or by using a cupped hand to support the joint.The joint should be flexed to the point of resistance,not to the point of discomfort.Assess the patient's level of comfort (on a scale of 0 to 10,with 10 being the worst pain)before performing exercises.Before beginning ROM exercises,determine whether the patient would benefit from pain medication.Joints should be moved slowly through the ROM.Quick movement could cause injury.

A Patient Is Admitted to the Medical Unit Following a Cerebrovascular