ATI RN
ATI Nur211 Capstone Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching the family of a client who is receiving treatment for a spinal cord injury with a halo fixation device. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: The purpose of this device is to immobilize the cervical spine. The halo fixation device is used to stabilize and immobilize the cervical spine to promote proper healing. Allowing neck movement (
A) would counteract the purpose of the device. Turning screws daily (
C) could lead to complications. Applying talcum powder (
D) is not necessary and may cause skin irritation.
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Question 5 of 5
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