The doctor ordered trochanter rolls for a patient.Trochanter rolls prevent:
A) Plantar flexion
B) The hips and legs from external rotation
C) Contractures of the thumb,fingers,and wrist
D) The mattress from sagging

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Trochanter rolls are used to prevent the hips and legs from external rotation, typically used to relieve pressure on the trochanter region (upper part of the thighbone) during sleep.

The Doctor Ordered Trochanter Rolls for a Patient