A nurse is caring for a client who developed severely contracted muscles while recovering at home from a stroke. Which of the following splints is most suitable for pulling contracted muscles?
A) Emergency splint
B) Immobilizer
C) Inflatable splint
D) Traction splint
D
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Traction splints are metal devices that immobilize and pull on contracted muscles. Immobilizers are more suitable for injuries to the neck and knee. Inflatable splints are used to limit motion and reduce swelling and blood flow. Emergency splints are basically applied as a first-aid measure with materials such as a board, a broom handle, or a golf club, among other things.
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