When the Poststroke Patient Complains to the Nurse, "I Don't

Multiple Choice

When the poststroke patient complains to the nurse, "I don't see why you are wasting your time doing the passive range of motion exercises on my legs," the nurse's most informative response would be based on the knowledge that the exercises:

A) guarantee the prevention of pressure ulcers.
B) are part of the basic care given to all patients.
C) prevent contractures of the hips.
D) maintain the muscle mass of the limb prior to the stroke.