Splints have been ordered for a patient who is at risk of developing footdrop following a spinal cord injury. The nurse caring for this patient knows that the splints are removed and reapplied when?
A) At the patient's request
B) Each morning and evening
C) Every 2 hours
D) One hour prior to mobility exercises
Ans: C
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The feet are prone to footdrop; therefore, various types of splints are used to prevent footdrop. When used, the splints are removed and reapplied every 2 hours.
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