Health Promotion and Maintenance Q 114

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The nurse is caring for a client with a long leg cast. During discharge teaching about appropriate exercises for the affected extremity, the nurse should recommend:

  

     A. Isometric

     B. Range of motion

     C. Aerobic

     D. Isotonic

    

    

Correct Answer: A. Isometric

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The nurse should instruct the client on isometric exercises for the muscles of the casted extremity, i.e., instruct the client to alternately contract and relax muscles without moving the affected part.

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Option B: Active range of motion exercises should accompany isometric exercises for every joint that is not immobilized at regular and frequent intervals.

Option C: Aerobic exercise is any type of cardiovascular conditioning and is inappropriate for a client who has a leg cast.

Option D: Isotonic exercise is one method of muscular exercise and it is not recommended for a client who has leg cast.

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