An elderly client with general deconditioning after a heart attack is being evaluated by the OT practitioner for ROM deficits. What would be the first step in this process?

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The first step in assessing ROM deficits would be to place the client in a comfortable position with their extremity accessible for measurement. This ensures that the client is at ease and can perform the necessary movements, allowing the OT practitioner to assess the ROM deficits accurately. Laying supine or aligning the fulcrum and stationary arm of the goniometer come into play later in the assessment process.

An Elderly Client with General Deconditioning After a Heart Attack