A nurse is caring for a patient who just had skeletal traction removed and a brace applied to their leg. What is a brace used for? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Prevent additional injury
B) Align body part
C) Provide support
D) Control movement
E) Prevent deformity
Ans: A, C, D
Feedback: Braces (ie, orthoses) are used to provide support, control movement, and prevent additional injury. They are custom fitted to various parts of the body.
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