To position a client with hemiplegia in Fowler's position, the nurse should:
A. Elevate the head of the bed 15 to 30 degrees
B. Keep the client's knees and hips flat on the bed
C. Position a spastic hand with the fingers extended
D. Position the client's head with slight hyperextension of the neck
C
C. Position spastic hand with wrist in neutral position or slightly extended; fingers should be extended with palm down or may be left in relaxed position with palm up.
A. Elevate head of bed 45 to 60 degrees.
B. Flex knees and hips by using pillow or folded blanket under knees.
D. Position head on small pillow with chin slightly forward. If client is totally unable to control head movement, hyperextension of the neck must be avoided.
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