The Nurse Is Instructing the Spouse of a Client with a Stroke

question 113

Multiple Choice

The nurse is instructing the spouse of a client with a stroke on how to do passive range-of-motion exercises to the affected limbs. Which rationale for this intervention will the nurse include in the teaching session?

• A)Improve muscle strength
• B)Maintain cardiopulmonary function
• C)Improve endurance
• D)Maintain joint flexibility

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