A nurse has applied a trochanter roll in the care of a client with impaired mobility. What is the purpose of the trochanter roll?
A) To prevent the legs from turning outward
B) To preserve the functional ability to grasp
C) To prevent skin breakdown and wrinkles
D) To prevent unnatural curvature of the spine
A
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Trochanter rolls prevent the legs from turning outward. The trochanters are the bony protrusions at the head of the femur near the hip. Placing a positioning device at the trochanters helps to prevent the leg from rotating outward. Hand rolls are devices that preserve the client's functional ability to grasp and pick up objects. A roller sheet is a helpful positioning device that prevents skin breakdown. A firm and comfortable mattress is used to permit good body alignment and prevent unnatural curvature of the spine.
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