Which Intervention Will Help Prevent the Development of Footdrop for a Comatose

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which intervention will help prevent the development of footdrop for a comatose patient?

• A) Place high-top tennis shoes on the patient's feet.
• B) Place pillows under the legs to keep the heels off the mattress.
• C) Apply sequential compression devices to the patient's feet.
• D) Assist the patient to a lateral position whenever possible.

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