A Nurse Is Performing Passive Range of Motion Exercises on a Client

Multiple Choice

A nurse is performing passive range of motion exercises on a client who had a lacunar cerebrovascular accident nine days ago. While moving the left arm, the affected extremity, the nurse notes muscular spasticity. What is the nurse's next action?

A) Notify the physician
B) Continue with the range of motion exercises
C) Apply gentle pressure on the spastic part
D) Administer PRN pain medication, if there is any