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a nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed bedrest. the plan of care indicates that the client should perform isometric exercises every 2 hr. which of the following actions should the nurse take as directed by the plan of care?

• ask the client to move her arms and legs while applying slight resistance.
• move the clients limbs through their complete range of motion.
• have the client move each limb independently through its complete range of motion.
• instruct the client to tighten muscle groups for a short period, and then relax.

Explanation:

Isometric exercises involve muscle contraction without joint movement. Tightening and relaxing muscle groups (e.g., quadriceps, glutes) fits this definition, making it the correct action for a bedrest client. The other options describe isotonic (movement with resistance) or range-of-motion exercises, which are not isometric.

Answer:

Instruct the client to tighten muscle groups for a short period, and then relax.