A nurse is assessing a patient with limited mobility following a stroke. To examine the patient for contractures, the nurse should assess the patient's:
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 examine a patient for contractures, the nurse should assess whether the patient can complete the full range of motion.
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