During range-of-motion assessment, the nurse explains adduction to the UAP. Which statement indicates effective learning?

During range-of-motion assessment, the nurse explains adduction to the UAP. Which statement indicates effective learning?

• A. I will move the arm toward my body
• B. I will move the arm away from my body
• C. I will rotate the arm
• D. I will bend the elbow

Answer: (A)

Adduction is movement toward the midline of the body. So, saying “I will move the arm toward my body” shows correct understanding of adduction. Moving the arm away from the body is abduction, not adduction; rotating the arm is a different movement called rotation; bending the elbow is flexion, another distinct motion. In range-of-motion terms, grasping that adduction means toward the body's center ensures the UAP can perform the instruction correctly and safely.

Adduction is movement toward the midline of the body. So, saying “I will move the arm toward my body” shows correct understanding of adduction. Moving the arm away from the body is abduction, not adduction; rotating the arm is a different movement called rotation; bending the elbow is flexion, another distinct motion. In range-of-motion terms, grasping that adduction means toward the body's center ensures the UAP can perform the instruction correctly and safely.