A 61-Year-Old Client Recently Suffered Left-Sided Paralysis from a Cerebrovascular

question 5

Multiple Choice

A 61-year-old client recently suffered left-sided paralysis from a cerebrovascular accident (stroke) .In planning care for this client,the nurse implements which one of the following as an appropriate intervention?

• A) Encourage an even gait when walking in place.
• B) Assess the extremities for unilateral swelling and muscle atrophy.
• C) Encourage holding the breath frequently to hyperinflate the client's lungs.
• D) Teach the use of a two-point crutch technique for ambulation.

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