The Resident Diagnosed with a Stroke Has Right-Sided Paralysis

Multiple Choice

The resident diagnosed with a stroke has right-sided paralysis. The nursing assistant (NA) is assigned to perform passive range of motion (ROM) to the right side and active ROM to the left side twice daily. What is the appropriate action for the nursing assistant to take?

A) Remove the pillows and supports from under the right arm supporting the right arm through all the ROM exercises.
B) Face the resident and force the joints to go through their full ROM during the exercises.
C) Assist the resident through ROM on the right side as the resident tries to move their right side.
D) Explain that the resident can perform their own ROM exercises on the left side as the NA does the right side.