A patient has severe shoulder pain from subluxation of the shoulder is being cared for on the unit. To prevent further injury and pain, the nurse caring for this patient is aware of what?
A) Use of a sling should be avoided due to adduction of the affected shoulder.
B) Elevation of the arm and hand can lead to further complications associated with edema.
C) Passively exercising the affected extremity is avoided to minimize pain.
D) The patient should be taught to interlace fingers, place palms together, and slowly bring scapulae forward to avoid excessive force to shoulder.
D
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