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To Reduce the Possibility of Hip Contractures in a Patient

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To reduce the possibility of hip contractures in a patient with an above-the-knee amputation,the nurse periodically places the patient in a _________________ position.


Definitions:

Black Coffee

A beverage made by brewing ground coffee beans with hot water, served without milk or sugar.

Reducing Exposure

Involves taking measures to decrease the likelihood of coming into contact with harmful substances or environments.

Lead Shielding

The use of lead as a barrier to protect against X-rays and other forms of radiation, commonly used in medical and nuclear applications.

Dosimeter

An instrument used to measure dose uptake of external ionizing radiation exposure for personal monitoring.

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