A nurse needs to prevent the external rotation of a patient's legs. The nurse identifies that the correct positioning device would be
1. Stirrups.
2. A blanket roll.
3. A trochanter roll.
4. A foot board.
ANS: 3
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a. 126 mg/dL b. 150 mg/dL c. 180 mg/dL d. 200 mg/dL
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