All of the following are true about contractures except
A. contractures make caring for the patient more difficult.
B. joint movement becomes painful because the muscles have shortened.
C. contractures are easily reversible complications of prolonged immobility.
D. there is a direct relationship between contractures and pressure ulcers.
Answer: C
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