To Prevent Contractures in a Patient with Burns of the Head,neck,chest,and

question 21

Multiple Choice

To prevent contractures in a patient with burns of the head,neck,chest,and right arm and hand,how should the nurse position the patient?

• A) Supine with a pillow under the head and the right arm and hand elevated on a pillow
• B) In a Fowler's position without a pillow with the right arm and hand extended and elevated on a pillow
• C) Laterally on the left side with a small pillow under the head and the right arm and hand hyperextended
• D) Supine without a pillow and with the right arm and hand flexed in a position of comfort and elevated on pillows

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