RN Exam Practice
Basic Care and ComfortQuestion 2332 of 2368

The nurse performs passive stretching for a client with a neuromuscular disease. Which technique is correct?

  1. Stretch quickly to gain the most range
  2. Hold each stretch for a count of 3 and repeat twice
  3. Perform the stretching once each week
  4. Hold each stretch for a count of 15 and repeat 10 to 15 times
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Correct answer: Hold each stretch for a count of 15 and repeat 10 to 15 times

Each stretch is held for a count of 15 and repeated 10 to 15 times per session. Stretching is slow and gentle, since overly strenuous stretches reduce cooperation.

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