Based on the patient's level of mobility following a stroke, an essential intervention that the nurse needs to perform to preserve both joint mobility and muscle strength is:
A) Turning and repositioning
B) Deep-breathing exercises
C) Kegel exercises
D) Range-of-motion exercises
Ans: D
Feedback: The affected extremities are exercised passively and put through a full range of motion 4 to 5 times a day to maintain joint mobility, regain motor control, prevent contractures in the paralyzed extremity, enhance circulation, and prevent further deterioration of the neuromuscular system.
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