A client who has been exhibiting flexion posturing after a stroke 2 days ago develops extension posturing. The nurse should recognize that this change indicates the client's condition is:
a. worsening c. improving
b. unchanged d. an expected progression of stroke
A
Any change from flexion to extension posturing indicates a worsening of the client's condition.
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