Patients immobilized because of spinal trauma are at a high risk for contractures.The nursing management plan for these patients should include which preventive measures?

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Physical therapy and occupational therapy personnel should be consulted early in the patient's course.Range-of-motion exercises are initiated as soon as the spine has been stabilized.Footdrop splints should be applied on admission to prevent contractures and prevent skin breakdown of the heels.Hand splints should be applied for patients with quadriplegia.Hand and foot splints should be removed every 2 hours.

Patients Immobilized Because of Spinal Trauma Are at a High