A client comes to the clinic due to shoulder discomfort and intermittent pain while swimming laps. To identify normal range of motion (ROM) of the client's shoulder, which assessment technique should the nurse ask the client to perform?

A. This maneuver assesses shoulder strength and endurance but is not a direct measure of the normal range of motion. The test involves resistance but does not provide information on the full range of shoulder movement. It might reveal issues with muscle strength or endurance but does not effectively assess ROM. B. This assessment technique evaluates shoulder flexion, where the client raises their arms straight up beside the ears, which is a key movement to measure in shoulder ROM. It assesses the ability to lift the arms fully overhead, which is an essential component of shoulder range of motion. This technique directly tests the normal ROM for shoulder flexion and abduction. C. This maneuver tests coordination and proprioception rather than the range of motion. It is a test for the accuracy of movements and neurological function, particularly useful in assessing cerebellar function, but does not directly measure shoulder ROM. D. This test assesses shoulder strength and stability rather than range of motion. It is useful for evaluating how well the shoulder can maintain a position but does not provide specific information about the range of motion in different directions.