Range of Motion Exercises -Elbow
1 important step
*1. Knock before entering the room. Identify and greet resident. Explain procedure.
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*2. Raise the bed to the best level for good body mechanics. Provide for resident safety.
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3. Position the resident in a comfortable position.
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4. Support the resident's wrist with one hand and the elbow with the other.
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5. Flexion: bend the arm so that the same-side shoulder is touched.
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6. Extension: straighten the arm.
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7. Repeat flexion and extension 5 to 6 times.
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8. Repeat steps for exercising the opposite elbow. (May verbalize this step.)
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9. Make sure the resident is comfortable.
10 important step
*10. Leave the resident in a position of comfort and safety.
11 important step
*11. Place call light within resident's reach.
12 import step
*12. Perform hand hygiene and report and record observations.
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13. Maintains respectful, courteous, interpersonal interactions at all times.