A patient is admitted to the medical unit following a cerebrovascular accident (CVA).Evidence of left-sided hemiparesis is noted,and the nurse will be following up on ROM and other exercises performed in physical therapy.The nurse correctly teaches the patient and family members which of the following principles of ROM exercises?

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When performing active-assisted or passive ROM exercises,support joint by holding distal portion of extremity,or using cupped hand to support joint.
The joint should be flexed to the point of resistance,not to the point of discomfort.Assess patient's level of comfort (on a scale of 0 to 10,with 10 being the worse pain)before exercises.Determine if patient would benefit from pain medication before beginning ROM exercises.Joints should be moved slowly through the ROM.Quick movement could cause injury.

A Patient Is Admitted to the Medical Unit Following a Cerebrovascular