Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client who has recently had a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). When positioning the client and supporting her extremities, the nurse must remember that when voluntary control of muscles is lost:
Correct answer
D
Rationale
After a CVA, flexor muscles become stronger than extensors, leading to flexion contractures, requiring careful positioning to prevent deformities.