The nurse is caring for a patient whose magnetic resonance imaging revealed a torn rotator cuff.Which of the following interventions is most appropriate?
A)Support the patient's wrist with a metal brace.
B)Place the patient's arm in a sling.
C)Teach the patient to use a three-point walk with crutches.
D)Wrap the patient's ankle with an Ace bandage.

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Placing the patient's arm in a sling will help support the arm and limit movement, which is important for healing a torn rotator cuff. Supporting the wrist with a metal brace or wrapping the patient's ankle with an Ace bandage are not appropriate interventions for a torn rotator cuff. Teaching the patient to use a three-point walk with crutches is also not relevant to this diagnosis.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Whose Magnetic Resonance