A nurse moves the relaxed joints of a paralyzed patient's arm without help from the patient. Which exercise is being performed?
Correct answer: A. Passive range-of-motion exercise
- A. Passive range-of-motion exercise
- B. Active range-of-motion exercise
- C. Active-assisted range-of-motion exercise
- D. Resistive range-of-motion exercise
Explanation
Passive range of motion is performed by another person when the patient cannot move the joint independently. Active exercise requires the patient to move, while active-assisted exercise includes patient participation.
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