A nurse is caring for a female client who has been hospitalized for a right-sided cerebrovascular accident (CVA) .The client is impulsive and confused.She has weakness on the left side of her body and requires assistance when ambulating.What is the nurse's highest priority when caring for this client?
A) Range-of-motion exercises
B) Performing a calorie count
C) Ordering a social service consult
D) Ensuring that the bed alarm is turned on
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