Exhibits Nurse reviews data. For each joint, click to specify what type of range of motion was being assessed based on findings. Each category will have one response. Joint Type of range of motion Shoulder - unable to move the arm away from the body Flexion-a Adduction-a Abduction-a Extension-a Elbow - only able to straighten joint 20 degrees Flexion-b Adduction-b Abduction-b Extension-b Wrist - able to bend wrist back Flexion-c Adduction-c Abduction-c Extension-c

Shoulder - unable to move the arm away from the body: Abduction Rationale: Abduction refers to moving the arm away from the body. If the client is unable to perform this movement, it indicates a limitation in shoulder abduction. Elbow - only able to straighten joint 20 degrees: Extension Rationale: Extension involves straightening the joint. The client’s ability to only straighten the elbow 20 degrees suggests limited extension. Wrist - able to bend wrist back: Extension Rationale: Extension of the wrist refers to bending the wrist backward, away from the palm. If the client can perform this movement, it indicates functional wrist extension.