The nurse observes the unlicensed assistive person (UAP)perform range-of-motion (ROM)exercises to a client's leg.The nurse knows that UAP is correctly performing abduction of the hip when which set of motions is completed?
A)The UAP moves the leg to the side away from the body.
B)The UAP moves the leg from the side of the body across and in front of the other leg.
C)The UAP bends the knee and brings the heel toward the back of the thigh.
D)The UAP moves the foot down and away from the leg.

Question

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Abduction of the hip involves moving the leg to the side away from the body's midline, which is correctly described in option A.

The Nurse Observes the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP)perform Range-Of-Motion (ROM)exercises