Questionn and Answer on medical/surgical patient.#bedridden #pain.

The nurse doing range of motion exercises with a bed ridden patient should know that :

A.Each joint is exercised to the point of resistance and not pain.

.B.The patient should extend every part of the body and neck hypertended.

C.Exercise must be continous and frequently to prevent pain.

D.Even if the patient is tired exercise should continue.

Correct answer A.

Rationale: Joints should never be exercised to the point of pain.Neck hyperextension should be avoided