Multiple Choice
Which intervention should the nurse include in a patient's plan of care to help preserve joint mobility in the acute phase of a CVA?
A) Pull the limbs on the affected side into a functional position.
B) Perform aggressive full range-of-motion exercises for all extremities.
C) Support affected points in good functional alignment.
D) Exercise the limbs every 8 hours.
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