The nurse is caring for an unconscious client who has foot drop. Which items would be useful in properly aligning the client's foot?
1. Pillows
2. Footboard
3. Trochanter roll
4. Foot boot
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Rationale 1: Pillows will not be effective in providing enough support to prevent foot drop.
Rationale 2: A foot board can be effective for preventing dorsiflexion but will not address foot drop.
Rationale 3: A trochanter roll prevents external rotation of the leg.
Rationale 4: A foot boot provides support to the feet in a natural position and keeps the weight of the covers off the toes.
Global Rationale: A foot boot provides support to the feet in a natural position and keeps the weight of the covers off the toes. Pillows will not be effective in providing enough support to prevent foot drop. A foot board can be effective for preventing dorsiflexion but will not address foot drop. A trochanter roll prevents external rotation of the leg.
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