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

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.