The Patient Is Admitted with a Stroke

question 21

Multiple Choice

The patient is admitted with a stroke.The outcome of this disorder is uncertain,but the patient is unable to move his right arm and leg.The nurse understands that

• A) Active range of motion is the only thing that will prevent contractures from forming.
• B) Passive range of motion must be instituted to help prevent contracture formation.
• C) Range-of-motion exercises should be started 2 days after the patient is stable.
• D) Range-of-motion exercises should be done on major joints only.

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