Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 1691 of 2368
The nurse assesses range of motion in an older adult. Which approach is correct?
- Move each joint to its extreme limit
- Assess only one side of the body
- Support the joints and never move an area to the point of pain
- Continue through discomfort to see the full range
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Correct answer: Support the joints and never move an area to the point of pain
Older adults may have limited motion from degeneration, so the nurse avoids pain and supports the joints to prevent spasm.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Musculoskeletal Assessment: Objective Assessment. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026