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To prevent foot drop on Mr. Phillips’ casted left leg, which of the following measures is appropriately delegated by the nurse to the nurse assistant?
  1. Encourage bed rest.
  2. Support the foot with 45 degrees of flexion.
  3. Support the foot with 90 degrees of flexion.
  4. Place a stocking on the foot to provide warmth.
Explanation
Answer: C- To prevent foot drop in a leg with a cast, the foot should be supported with 90 degrees of flexion. Bed rest can cause foot drop. Keeping the extremity warm won’t prevent foot drop.
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Ted Chan, MBA says:

According to the NINDS, foot drop describes the inability to raise the front part of the foot due to weakness or paralysis of the muscles that lift the foot.

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