The patient is immobile and is being placed in the supine position. To reduce extension of the fingers and abduction of the thumb, the nurse places _________________ in the patient's hands
Fill in the blanks with correct word
hand rolls
For this type of patient, place hand rolls in his or her hands. Consider physical therapy referral for the use of hand splints. This is designed to reduce extension of the fingers and abduction of the thumb. This also maintains the thumb slightly adducted and in opposition to the fingers.
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