The nurse is caring for a patient with burns on his legs. Which nursing intervention will help to prevent contractures?
A) Applying knee splints
B) Elevating the foot of the bed
C) Hyperextending the patient's palms
D) Performing shoulder range-of-motion (ROM) exercises
Ans: A
Feedback: Applying knee splints prevents leg contractures by holding the joints in a functional position. Elevating the foot of the bed doesn't prevent contractures. Hyperextending a body part for any length of time is inappropriate; it can cause contractures. Performing shoulder ROM exercises can prevent contractures in the shoulders but not in the legs.
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