The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Had

The nurse is caring for a patient who has had a stroke causing total paralysis of the right side.To help maintain joint function and to prevent contractures,passive ROM will be initiated.When should therapy begin?

A) After the acute phase of the disease has passed
B) As soon as the ability to move is lost
C) Once the patient enters the rehab unit
D) No ROM is needed.