The nurse is admitting a patient who has had a stroke.The physician writes orders for "ROM as needed." What does the nurse understand about this situation?

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Further assessment of the patient is needed.Some patients are able to move some joints actively,whereas the nurse must help other joints with passive movement.With a weak patient,the nurse may have to support an extremity while the patient performs the movement.In general,exercises need to be as active as the patient's health and mobility allow.

The Nurse Is Admitting a Patient Who Has Had a Stroke.The