While Performing Active Range-Of-Motion (ROM) Exercises with a Resident, the Nursing

Multiple Choice

While performing active range-of-motion (ROM) exercises with a resident, the nursing assistant observes the resident's respiration rate increase from 12 to 22 breaths per minute and the heart rate increase from 70 to 90 beats per minute. The joints go through their appropriate motions and the resident remains calm. What action would the nursing assistant take next?

A) Tell the nurse that the respirations increased above the normal range.
B) Stop the ROM exercises and allow the resident time to rest.
C) Chart that the client tolerated the active passive ROM.
D) Ask if the resident is experiencing pain.