A nurse working on a medical-surgical unit is developing a discharge plan for a client who has left-sided hemiplegia following a stroke. Which of the following actions is the nurse’s priority?

A. Financial planning is important but not the immediate safety priority. B. Respite care supports caregivers but does not directly impact client safety or recovery. C. Support groups assist with long-term coping, not early functional recovery. D. Physical therapy is essential for a client with hemiplegia to prevent contractures, improve mobility, and promote independence. Early rehabilitation enhances recovery and prevents complications such as deep vein thrombosis and muscle atrophy.