ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Nursing Skill
Susan Clay
STUDENT NAME______________________________________
SKILL NAME__PROM (passive rom)
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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
Patients who are unable to move on their
own or need assistance benefit from PROM
to increase circulation and reduce other
health complications. To help with skin break
down and to prevent pressure ulcers.
Outcomes/Evaluation
to help with skin break down and to prevent
pressure ulcers. Reducing contractures. gain
strength in areas that need to be
strengthened due to areas that may have
been injured. Assess skin for injuries, pain,
or pressure ulcers.
Potential Complications
Unwilling to participate due to pain or
stiffness.
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES
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CONSIDERATIONS
Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post)
Explain the procedure to the patient to
reduce anxiety and gain cooperation.
Assess the patient's pain and comfort level.
Continuously monitor the patients pain
tolerance during the exercise. Assess any
changes in the range of motion.
Client Education
educate the patient about the benefits of PROM
exercises. Educate the patient that it can improve
mobility, circulation and flexibility. Educate the patient
or caregiver how to safely perform PROM exercises.
Educate patients to stop if there is increasing pain.
Nursing Interventions
offer pain medication prior to doing
exercises. Never force movement, only go
as far as they can go. Document all
movements and if patient cannot do
movements notify provider.
Therapeutic Procedure A9