You Are Working with a 78 Year-Old Patient Who Was

question 10

Multiple Choice

You are working with a 78 year-old patient who was admitted to the inpatient acute rehabilitation unit this afternoon;4 days post right (R) middle cerebral artery (MCA) cerebral vascular accident (CVA) .The patient presents with a flaccid upper extremity and hypotonic trunk and lower extremity.Which of the following would NOT be one of your initial safety considerations?

• A)Contractures due to immobility
• B)Risk for falls
• C)Poor postural control
• D)Careful handling to prevent damage to joint.

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