ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam Nursing 100 Exam 3 Questions
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A nurse applies padded boots to maintain the foot in dorsiflexion to a client who is comatose. The nurse is protecting the client from:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: foot drop. By applying padded boots to maintain the foot in dorsiflexion, the nurse is preventing the foot from dropping into a plantar flexed position, which can lead to muscle contractures and permanent deformity. Foot drop is a common complication in comatose patients due to prolonged immobility. Decubitus ulcers (choice
A) are prevented by repositioning the client regularly. Pooling of blood (choice
C) is prevented by using compression stockings. Blood pressure changes (choice
D) are managed through proper positioning and monitoring.
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