The newly admitted client has contractures of both lower extremities.What nursing intervention should be included in this client's plan of care?
A)Frequent position changes to reverse the contractures
B)Exercises to strengthen flexor muscles
C)Range-of-motion exercises to prevent worsening of contractures
D)Weight-bearing activities to stimulate joint relaxation

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Range-of-motion exercises are the best intervention for preventing further worsening of contractures. Frequent position changes and weight-bearing activities may not be effective in reversing contractures, while exercises to strengthen flexor muscles may worsen the problem by further tightening the muscles.

The Newly Admitted Client Has Contractures of Both Lower Extremities