What Would Be the Likely Result of Positioning the Patient's

question 31

Multiple Choice

What would be the likely result of positioning the patient's arms on armboards at a greater than 90° angle from the torso?

• A) brachial plexus hyperextension
• B) foot drop
• C) hamstring strain
• D) restriction of respiratory freedom

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