A nurse has applied an arm sling to a client. What assessment findings indicate the nurse has done this correctly?

Name: A nurse has applied an arm sling to a client. What assessment findings indicate the nurse has done this correctly?
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To fit correctly, the client's elbow should fit firmly in the cuff of the sling and the forearm, wrist, and hand are supported. The elbow is flexed at 80 to 90 degrees and the thumb points upward. The client's hand is higher than the elbow to prevent swelling.

A Nurse Has Applied an Arm Sling to a Client