A Nurse Needs to Prevent the External Rotation of a Patient's

question 23

Multiple Choice

A nurse needs to prevent the external rotation of a patient's legs. The nurse identifies that the correct positioning device would be

• A) Stirrups.
• B) A blanket roll.
• C) A trochanter roll.
• D) A foot board.

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