A Patient Is Admitted to the Medical Unit Following a Cerebrovascular

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted to the medical unit following a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) .Evidence of left-sided hemiparesis is noted,and the nurse will be following up on ROM and other exercises performed in physical therapy.The nurse should correctly teach the patient and family members which of the following principles of ROM exercises?

A) Flex the joint to the point of discomfort.
B) Medicate the patient after the ROM exercise session.
C) Move the joints quickly.
D) Provide support for distal joints.