A patient recovering from surgery to stabilize a lumbar spinal cord injury is prescribed a clam shell brace. The nurse realizes the purpose of this brace is to
1. diminish pain.
2. manage symptoms.
3. maximize range of motion.
4. support the surgical site.
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Rationale: There are a variety of stabilization devices available for use after a spinal cord injury. Most of them are used to diminish pain and manage symptoms. However a clam shell brace after surgery to stabilize a lumbar spinal cord injury is prescribed to specifically support the surgical site. Stabilization devices do not necessarily maximize the patient's range of motion but rather limit range of motion.
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