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A flexion contracture occurs because of inactivity and
 
  A) Extensor muscles being stronger that flexors
  B) Flexor muscles being stronger than extensors
  C) Cartilage and bone changes occurring inside the joints
  D) Synovial fluid decreases related to age

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A nurse applies padded boots to maintain the foot in dorsiflexion on a patient who is comatose. The nurse is protecting the patient from
 
  A) Decubitus ulcers
  B) Pooling of blood
  C) Blood pressure changes
  D) Foot drop


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D


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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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