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A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has left sided hemiplegia...

A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has left sided hemiplegia Which of the following interventions should the nurse include? A) instruct the pt ro move forward to the left side whem ambulating to avoid falls.
B) rest the client left arm over their chest. C) apply an orthotic boot on the client left foot.
   D) Place a thick pillow behind the client head to increase cervical flextion
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Hemiplegia is a condition that is caused by bain damage and spinal cord injury, that leads to paralysis on one side of the body. Congenital hemiplegia can occur before or during birth a nd after 2 years of birth.

Treatment of hemiplegia depend on the cause and the severity of symptoms.

C. A pply an orthotic boot on the client left foot. Risk of deep vein thrombosis is high, especially in hemiplegia patients. This boot is used to support muscle and ankle. It may be made of metal , thermoplastic or a combination of materials.

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