An OTR is implementing a preventive-positioning program for an inpatient in acute care who sustained a full-thickness burn 2 days ago. Medical records indicat sustained bums to the axilla and the torso, affecting 30% of the total body surface area, and is currently in a medically induced coma. Which option represents for minimizing contracture development in the affected side during this phase of medical care? Scapular plane elevation with the shoulder in 90°-110° of abduction Neutral to 45° of shoulder flexion and towel roll behind the neck Trunk in neutral or slight flexion with the shoulder in full adduction
[Answered]: An OTR is implementing a preventive-positioning…
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