The newly admitted client has contractures of both lower extremities. What nursing intervention should be included in this client's plan of care?

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Range of motion exercises are necessary to prevent worsening of contractures. Weight-bearing activities might actually worsen the contractures. Exercises to strengthen the flexor muscles are not appropriate for this client. Frequent position changes are important, but not sufficient to reverse contractures.

The Newly Admitted Client Has Contractures of Both Lower Extremities