The Nurse Is Discussing Joint Mobility Exercises with a Client

question 29

Multiple Choice

The nurse is discussing joint mobility exercises with a client who experienced a stroke and now has left-sided weakness.Which of the following statements made by the client reflects the greatest insight regarding the best method for him to maintain mobility of the joints on his left side?

• A) "My wife knows how to do those exercises for the joints on my left side."
• B) "Physical therapy really exercises my left side when I go there every afternoon."
• C) "I'll remind the staff to exercise my left side when they come to help me with my bath and getting dressed."
• D) "I will do those passive range of motion exercises you taught me to my left side at least 3 times a day."

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