A nurse is careful about limb position in caring for an unconscious patient who sustained a head injury 10 days ago. What is the nurse trying to prevent?
a. Flexion deformities
b. Atrophy
c. Paralysis
d. Pathologic fracture
A
An unconscious patient should be positioned in anatomic alignment to prevent flexion deformi-ties. Passive range of motion and frequent position changes are essential to maintain the limbs in a functional position.
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