RN Exam Practice
Basic Care and ComfortQuestion 1530 of 2368

A client is on bedrest after surgery. When should the nurse plan to start range-of-motion exercises?

  1. As soon as possible, because joints change after three days of immobility
  2. After the client has been on bedrest for at least one full week
  3. Only after the client is able to walk independently to the bathroom
  4. When the client first starts to develop joint contractures or stiffness
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Correct answer: As soon as possible, because joints change after three days of immobility

Joint changes begin within about three days, so early range of motion helps prevent contractures.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Mobility: Range-of-Motion Exercises. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026