A nurse is caring for a client with weakness on the right side of the face, right arm, and right leg. The nurse includes which of the following nursing actions in the plan of care?
A)Place objects within the client's reach on the right side
B)Place objects within the client's reach on the left side
C)Initiate muscle strengthening exercises to the right side of the body
D)Initiate range of motion exercises to the left side of the body

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A client with one-sided weakness would benefit the most if objects were within their reach on the unaffected side. Muscle strengthening exercises on the unaffected side and range of motion exercises on the affected side are appropriate nursing actions

A Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Weakness on the Right