To reduce contractures of the knee in a client with extensive burns of the knee and mid-leg, the nurse would position the client with the knee
a. extended.
b. flexed.
c. adducted.
d. abducted.
A
Clients with burns of the knee should be positioned supine with knees extended (toes should be pointing toward ceiling).
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