PPROM

  1. Explains procedure, speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible.
    Privacy is provided with a curtain, screen, or door
  2. Instructs client to inform nurse aide if pain is experienced during exercise
    Supports client's arm at elbow and wrist while performing range of motion for shoulder
  3. Raises client's straightened arm from side position upward toward head to ear level and returns arm down to side of body (extension/flexion) (at least 3 times unless pain is verbalized)
  4. While supporting the limb, moves joints gently, slowly, and smoothly through the range of motion, discontinuing exercise if client verbalizes pain
  5. Signaling device is within reach and bed is in low position
    Washes hands
Author
lbarney
ID
79509
Card Set
PPROM
Description
Performs Passive ROM
Updated