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Medical-Surgical Nursing:Assessment and Managementof Clinical Problems 9th Edition by Sharon Lewis,Shannon Ruff Dirksen,Margaret McLean Heitkemper,Linda Bucher

Edition 9ISBN: 978-0323086783
book Medical-Surgical Nursing:Assessment and Managementof Clinical Problems 9th Edition by Sharon Lewis,Shannon Ruff Dirksen,Margaret McLean Heitkemper,Linda Bucher cover

Medical-Surgical Nursing:Assessment and Managementof Clinical Problems 9th Edition by Sharon Lewis,Shannon Ruff Dirksen,Margaret McLean Heitkemper,Linda Bucher

Edition 9ISBN: 978-0323086783
Exercise 8
A burn patient has a nursing diagnosis of impaired physical mobility related to a limited range of motion (ROM) resulting from pain.What is an appropriate nursing intervention for this patient?
A) Have the patient perform ROM exercises when pain is not present.
B) Provide analgesic medications before physical activity and exercise.
C) Teach the patient the importance of exercise to prevent contractures.
D) Arrange for the physical therapist to encourage exercise during hydrotherapy.
Explanation
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B. The limited ROM in this situation is ...

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