What Technique Should the Nurse Implement to Move the Impaired

question 7

Multiple Choice

What technique should the nurse implement to move the impaired legs of a patient with an SCI to avoid stimulation muscle spasm?

• A) Firmly grasping the calf muscle and the thigh muscle
• B) Manipulating the limb by supporting the knee and ankle joints
• C) Holding the foot upright and slowly dragging the limb into position
• D) Requesting assistance to support the calf and thigh