To reduce the chance of plantar flexion (footdrop) in a client on prol

To reduce the chance of plantar flexion (footdrop) in a client on prolonged bed rest, the nurse should implement the use of:

1. Trapeze bars
2. High-top sneakers
3. Trochanter rolls
4. Thirty-degree lateral positioning

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ANS: 2
High-top tennis shoes or an ankle-foot orthotic may be used to help maintain dorsiflexion and prevent footdrop. A trapeze bar is used to assist the client in mobility. A trochanter roll pre-vents external rotation of the hips when the client is in a supine position. Thirty-degree lateral po-sitioning may be used for clients at risk for pressure ulcers.