Norman has left hemiplegia from a right CVA. His Medicare Part A coverage has run out, and his wife wants to take him home rather than pay for a longer nursing home stay. Norman is developing spasticity in his affected arm and has been issued a resting pan splint. What training will his wife need before she takes Norman home?
A)How to position Norman's arm while he is resting.
B)How to perform passive range of motion exercises to Norman's affected arm.
C)How to apply Norman's resting pan splint, and what his wearing schedule is for the splint.
D)All of the above.

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Before he goes home, you will need to train Norman's wife in how to position Norman's arm while he is resting, how to perform passive range of motion exercises to Norman's affected arm, and how to apply Norman's resting pan splint according to the prescribed wearing schedule. Norman's wife will need to assist him with all of these activities to prevent him from developing contractures in his affected arm.

Norman Has Left Hemiplegia from a Right CVA