Which Instruction Is Most Helpful in Teaching the Family and Patient

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which instruction is most helpful in teaching the family and patient who is in the rehabilitation phase after a CVA about altered sensation?

• A) Make frequent assessments for signs of pressure or injury.
• B) Use the affected side in supporting the patient in ambulation and transfer to stimulate better sensation.
• C) Apply ice packs to the affected limbs to encourage a return of sensation.
• D) Apply a heating pad to the affected limbs to increase circulation.

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