Asked by Keysang Yonthan on Sep 28, 2024
The nurse is admitting a patient who has been diagnosed as having had a stroke. The health care provider writes orders for "ROM as needed." What should the nurse do next?
A) Restrict patient's mobility as much as possible.
B) Realize the patient is unable to move extremities.
C) Move all the patient's extremities.
D) Further assess the patient.
ROM
Range of Motion; measures the extent of movement around a specific joint or body part.
Extremities
The limbs of the body, specifically the arms and legs.
Restrict Mobility
Measures or practices to limit an individual's physical movement, often for medical or safety reasons.
- Understand the principles and application of passive and active range of motion (ROM) exercises.
- Understand the interdisciplinary team roles in the care of patients with impaired mobility and the importance of collaboration.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles and application of passive and active range of motion (ROM) exercises.
- Understand the interdisciplinary team roles in the care of patients with impaired mobility and the importance of collaboration.