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A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed bed rest. Which intervention is most important to maintain the client's joint mobility?
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Keep the client's joints in a neutral position with pillows for prolonged periods.
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Correct answer Assist the client with passive or active range-of-motion exercises several times a day.
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Advise the client to perform high-impact exercises to keep the joints flexible.
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Encourage the client to stay in bed at all times to prevent strain on the joints.
Rationale
Assisting the client with passive or active range-of-motion exercises several times a day is crucial to maintain joint mobility and prevent contractures during periods of bed rest. Encouraging the client to stay in bed at all times without joint movement can lead to stiffness and decreased mobility. High-impact exercises are not appropriate for a client on bed rest and can cause injury. Keeping joints in a neutral position with pillows for prolonged periods can lead to contractures and does not promote joint mobility.
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