The Patient Is Admitted with a Stroke

question 9

Multiple Choice

The patient is admitted with a stroke.The prognosis is uncertain,but the patient is unable to move his right arm and leg.What should the nurse keep in mind?

• 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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