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NCLEX-RN

Category - Physiological

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A 12-year-old boy is seen in the emergency room after he fractured his right femur in a bicycle accident. A long leg cast is applied. Which of the following exercises can benefit him the most?
  1. Active ROM exercises of the affected leg
  2. Passive exercises of the arms
  3. Quadriceps setting of the affected leg
  4. Active ROM exercises of both legs
Explanation
Answer: C - A client in a long leg cast needs to perform isometric exercises, such as quadriceps setting, to maintain the muscle strength of the involved leg and prevent complications of immobility. Arm-strengthening exercises must be performed, not passive exercises.
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