Restorative careQuestion 627 of 1700
Which action helps prevent muscle atrophy and contracture in an immobile client?
- Limiting how much fluid the client drinks
- Keeping the client still in bed all day
- Doing range of motion exercises
- Offering only soft foods at every meal
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Correct answer: Doing range of motion exercises
Range of motion exercises keep the joints and muscles moving. This helps prevent atrophy and contracture.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 9.4: Complications of Immobility
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026