Practice Question
The nurse is assisting the client with arm and shoulder exercises on the first post-op day following a right-sided thoracotomy. The client reports pain with the exercise and wants to know why they must be performed. What explanation should the nurse provide?The exercises:
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Prevent stiffening and loss of function.
Rationale:
Post-thoracotomy exercises maintain joint mobility and prevent stiffness, which supports full lung expansion and functional recovery. Pain should be managed to enable participation.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 4
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