While Planning Care for a Client Who Has Been Hospitalized

Multiple Choice

While planning care for a client who has been hospitalized for 2 weeks,the nurse selects the nursing diagnosis of Risk for Disuse Syndrome due to the extended hospitalization.The nurse is assisting the client with a bath and wants to encourage full range of motion in all the client's joints.Which activity will best support range of motion for the client's hand and arm?

A) Having the client brush the hair and teeth
B) Moving the wash basin farther toward the foot of the bed to encourage the client to reach for the items
C) Moving each of the client's hand and arm joints through passive range of motion
D) Giving the client a washcloth to wash the face