Daily range-of-motion exercises

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An 87-year-old male extended-care resident has started to refuse his daily range-of-motion (ROM) exercises, explaining that his vision is blurry and he feels tired. He says he is getting no benefit from the exercises and thinks they are a waste of time. How can the nurse encourage participation in the ROM? What safety concerns should the nurse discuss with the resident? How can his complaints of fatigue be addressed?

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