You are the nurse assessing a patient with limited mobility after a stroke. What would you do to assess the patient for contractures?
A) Orientation
B) Muscle flexibility
C) Muscle strength
D) Range of motion
Ans: D
Feedback: Each joint of the body has a normal range of motion. To assess a patient for contractures, the nurse should assess whether the patient can complete the full range of motion. Options A, B, and C are incorrect because assessing orientation, muscle flexibility, or muscle strength are not what a nurse assesses for contractures.
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