Rena
Subj: Functional Range of Motion
Date: 12/7/03 4:40:00 AM Pacific Standard Time
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I need some clarification on this subject, and I know it has been addressed before. Any help would be appreciated.
When testing residents for Range of Motion, you find that they cannot raise their âleftâ arm beyond shoulder height, but yet they have no problem with their ârightâ arm to prevent them from performing their ADLs (Grooming). Would you still code â0â for G4b under range of motion, since this limitation does not interfere with their performing ADLs?
Thanks again for any help.
Angie
Rena R. Shephard, MHA, RN, FACDONA, RAC-C
Healthcare Consultant
