When logrolling a client, the nurse should use supportive devices in turning the client in order to:
A) maintain the natural alignment of the client's body.
B) allow the client's leg to rest on the bed.
C) maximize the client's participation.
D) prevent the blood stasis that can lead to skin breakdown.
Ans: A
Feedback:
Logrolling is a technique used for turning clients who have had surgery or an injury involving the back or spine. It maintains spinal alignment, thus preventing injury. It is not performed for the purpose of maximizing the client's participation or preventing blood stasis.
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