The nurse assesses a client in the burn unit after the client was repositioned by the nursing assistant.The nurse intervenes after finding the client repositioned in what manner?

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Clients must be positioned to prevent contractures.The function that would be disrupted by a contracture to the posterior neck is flexion.The client should not be positioned with a pillow behind the head; this would increase flexion.The nurse must intervene and position the client so that neck flexion does not occur.The other options include proper positioning techniques that will help prevent contracture.

The Nurse Assesses a Client in the Burn Unit After