The nurse is performing passive range-of-motion exercises on his patient when the patient begins to complain of pain. What is the first thing the nurse should do?
A) Notify the health care provider.
B) Hyperextend the joint.
C) Stop the range of motion.
D) Switch to active range of motion.

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Stop range-of-motion exercises if the patient begins to complain of pain or if resistance to movement is experienced. Never hyperextend or flex a patient's joints beyond the position of comfort. Active range of motion is when the patient moves the joint. Notifying the health care provider would happen after you stopped.

The Nurse Is Performing Passive Range-Of-Motion Exercises on His Patient