A nurse is caring for a client who is immobile.
Which of the following interventions is appropriate to prevent contracture?
A.
Align a trochanter wedge between the client’s legs.
B.
Apply an orthotic to the client’s foot.
C.
Place a towel roll under the client’s neck.
D.
Position a pillow under the client’s knees.
E.
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To prevent contractures in an immobile client, the appropriate intervention is:
B. Apply an orthotic to the client’s foot.
Orthotics can help maintain proper alignment and prevent deformities in the foot and ankle, which are crucial for preventing contractures. Other interventions, such as using a trochanter wedge or positioning pillows, might be part of general care but are less directly focused on preventing contractures compared to the use of orthotics