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The Patient Is Admitted with a Stroke

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The patient is admitted with a stroke.The outcome of this disorder is uncertain,but the patient is unable to move his right arm and leg.The nurse understands that


A) Active range of motion is the only thing that will prevent contractures from forming.
B) Passive range of motion must be instituted to help prevent contracture formation.
C) Range-of-motion exercises should be started 2 days after the patient is stable.
D) Range-of-motion exercises should be done on major joints only.

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