A client with multiple trauma and/or spinal cord injury is expected to be placed on a(n):
A. Rotokinetic bed
B. Bariatric bed
C. Flotation mattress
D. Air-fluidized mattress
A
A. The Rotokinetic bed provides skeletal alignment and constant rotation and is used for multiple trauma and spinal cord injury clients.
B. The bariatric bed is used for morbidly obese clients.
C. Flotation mattresses are not used for multiple trauma or spinal cord injury clients.
D. Air-fluidized mattresses are contraindicated for clients with unstable spines.
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