Modified passive motion: one shoulder

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1. Explain the task clearly and at an unhurried pace, facing the client whenever possible.
2. Provide privacy by closing a curtain, screen or door.
3. Ask the client to tell you if any movement is painful.
4. Support the elbow and wrist as you raise the straight arm from the side toward the head to ear height, then lower it to the side. Repeat at least three times unless pain is reported; use gentle, slow and smooth movement and stop for reported pain.Critical · source marked
5. Support the elbow and wrist as you move the straight arm out sideways to shoulder height and back to the body. Repeat at least three times unless pain is reported; move slowly, smoothly and gently, stopping for reported pain.Critical · source marked
6. Leave the call device within reach and lower the bed.
7. Wash your hands after finishing the task.