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range of motion

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE. Nursing Skill STUDENT SARAMANE Range of motion REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER Description of Skill Indications CONSIDERATIONS Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post) Outcomes/Evaluation Client Education Potential Complications Nursing Interventions ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

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Range of motion:

Description of skills:

The range of motion helps to improve the movement of joints in patients whose activities are limited. It prevents joint contractures.

Indications:

• Limitation in movement.
• Pain in joints
• Restricted movement
• Muscle spasms
• Injury
• fail to maintain normal posture.
• To improve strengthening exercises.

Nursing Interventions:

Pre:

• Place the person in a comfortable position.
• Maintain good posture.
• Use good body mechanics.

Intra:

• Position a joint in a proper place.
• Slowly move the joint to the point of resistance.
• Apply pressure if there is a muscle spasm.
• Move the joint until the final point of resistance.

Post:

• Repeat the exercise every 2 hours.
• Evaluate the patient energy level.
• plan the exercises based on the activity intolerance.

Outcomes/Evaluation:

• The patient can ambulate.
• The patient energy level and activity increased.
• The patient's pain level has been reduced.

Client Education:

• Educate the client about the exercises.
• Instruct the importance of the range of motion exercises.
• Educate how it works and improves blood circulation.
• Instruct to inform if it hurts or gives pain.

Potential Complications:

• Stiffness
• Tendon rupture
• infection
• joint distraction.

Nursing Interventions:

• Stop ambulation.
• Minimize the risk.
• Consult with the therapist.