Which of the Following Is the MOST Important Protocol for Preventing

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the MOST important protocol for preventing common secondary impairments for patients in comatose or vegetative states after brain injury?

• A)Eliminate the use of tilt-in-space wheelchairs to enable proper positioning in rigid-frame chairs.
• B)Position lower extremities in full extension whenever possible while in bed.
• C)Encourage plantarflexion of the foot by serial casting.
• D)Reposition patients every 2 hours to decrease likelihood of skin breakdown.Chapter 19: Traumatic Brain Injury

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