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aly pROM(1)
Susan Clay
STUDENT NAME______________________________________
Description of Skill
Range of motion with a patient who has been immobile to help promote circulation, mobility
and reduce the risk of contractures.
Indications CONSIDERATIONS
Outcomes/Evaluation
Client Education
to help with skin break down and to prevent
pressure ulcers. Reducing contractures. gain educate the patient about the benefits of PROM
strength in areas that need to be exercises. Educate the patient that it can improve
strengthened due to areas that may have mobility, circulation and flexibility. Educate the patient
been injured. Assess skin for injuries, pain, or caregiver how to safely perform PROM exercises.
or pressure ulcers. Educate patients to stop if there is increasing pain.