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A 61-Year-Old Patient Recently Had Left-Sided Paralysis from a Cerebrovascular

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A 61-year-old patient recently had left-sided paralysis from a cerebrovascular accident (CVA,stroke) .In planning care for this patient,the nurse implements which one of the following as an appropriate intervention?


A) Encouraging an even gait when walking in place
B) Assessing the extremities for unilateral swelling and muscle atrophy
C) Encouraging holding the breath frequently to hyperinflate the lungs
D) Teaching the use of a two-point crutch technique for ambulation

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