A patient is positioned supine with one arm resting on an armboard at a 110-degree angle from the body. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct answer: B. Reposition the arm below 90 degrees
- A. Place the arm in greater abduction
- B. Reposition the arm below 90 degrees
- C. Apply a tight strap across the elbow
- D. Place the palm downward without support
Explanation
Keeping the arm below 90 degrees reduces stretching and compression of the brachial plexus. Excessive abduction can cause nerve injury, even when the patient is unconscious and unable to report discomfort.
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