A nurse needs to prevent the external rotation of a patient's legs. The nurse identifies that the correct positioning device would be
A) Stirrups.
B) A blanket roll.
C) A trochanter roll.
D) A foot board.

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A trochanter roll is specifically designed to prevent external rotation of the patient's legs by supporting the hip and keeping it in a neutral position. Stirrups are used for gynecological and urological procedures but they do not prevent external rotation. A blanket roll may provide some support but it is not designed to prevent external rotation. A foot board is used to keep the feet in a neutral position and does not prevent external rotation of the hips.

A Nurse Needs to Prevent the External Rotation of a Patient's