A nurse is assessing a patient who has acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Choice A rationale

Performing passive range of motion exercises on the right leg in Buck’s traction may not be appropriate. These exercises involve moving the joint without the patient’s muscles doing the work, which could disrupt the traction.

Choice B rationale

Isometric exercises involve contracting the muscles without moving the joints. While these exercises can be beneficial for maintaining muscle strength, they may not promote mobility.

Choice C rationale

Performing active range-of-motion exercises on the left leg can help promote mobility. These exercises involve the patient moving the joint through its full range of motion, which can help maintain joint flexibility and muscle strength.

Choice D rationale

Log rolling the patient every 2 hours may not be appropriate for a patient in Buck’s traction. This technique involves turning the patient as a unit to prevent twisting and protect the spine, which could disrupt the traction.

Choice A rationale

Avoiding warm water to wash the patient’s face is not typically necessary for a patient with a right-sided acoustic neuroma.

Choice B rationale

Applying an eye patch to the patient’s right eye is not typically necessary unless the patient is experiencing double vision, which is not a common symptom of acoustic neuroma.

Choice C rationale

Providing range-of-motion exercises to the patient’s neck and shoulders is not typically necessary for a patient with a right-sided acoustic neuroma.

Choice D rationale

Placing suction equipment at the patient’s bedside can be helpful if the patient is experiencing difficulty swallowing or has a risk of aspiration due to impairment of cranial nerves IX and X111213.