The Client Who Is Unconscious Is Developing Foot Drop

question 16

Multiple Choice

The client who is unconscious is developing foot drop.What nursing action is indicated?

• A)Place high-topped shoes on the client while in bed.
• B)Keep the linens on the end of the bed turned back to expose the feet.
• C)Use only the prone and Sims positions for client positioning.
• D)Use a device to elevate the linens off the feet.

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Definitions:

Lens

A transparent structure in the eye that focuses light rays onto the retina, allowing visual images to be clearly observed.

Myopia

A vision condition where objects nearby are seen clearly, but those at a distance appear blurred.

Blindsight

A condition in which a person can respond to a visual stimulus without consciously experiencing it.

Cataracts

A medical condition where the lens of the eye becomes progressively opaque, leading to blurred vision.