An appropriate technique for the nurse to use when performing range of motion (ROM) exercises is to:

A) repeat each action 5 times during the exercise.
B) perform the exercises quickly and firmly.
C) support the proximal portion of the extremity being exercised.
D) continue the exercise slightly beyond the point of resistance.

Range Of Motion

The full movement potential of a joint, usually measured in degrees of a circle, crucial for assessing and improving joint function.

Proximal Portion

The part of a limb or structure that is closer to the torso of the body.

Exercise

Physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive for the purpose of conditioning any part of the body.