A patient has sustained a burn injury to the anterior chest and neck and the right shoulder, arm, and hand. How should the nurse position this patient? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Extend the arm 90 degrees from the body.
2. Position the arm slightly in front of the midaxillary line.
3. Extend the elbow with the palm of the hand downward.
4. Extend the wrist.
5. Use a pillow to flex the neck.
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Rationale 1: The arm should be extended 90 degrees from the side of the trunk.
Rationale 2: The arm should be positioned slightly behind the midaxillary line.
Rationale 3: The arm should be supinated with the palm of the hand upward.
Rationale 4: The wrist should be splinted to maintain 35 to 45 degrees of extension.
Rationale 5: No pillow should be used under the head. The neck should be in extension.
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