What should be included in the patient's care plan when establishing an exercise program for a patient affected by a stroke?
A) Schedule passive range of motion every other day.
B) Keep activity limited, as the patient may be over stimulated.
C) Have the patient perform active range-of-motion (ROM) exercises once a day.
D) Exercise the affected extremities passively four or five times a day.
Ans: D
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The affected extremities are exercised passively and put through a full ROM four or five times a day to maintain joint mobility, regain motor control, prevent development of a contracture in the paralyzed extremity, prevent further deterioration of the neuromuscular system, and enhance circulation. Active ROM exercises should ideally be performed more than once per day.
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