When placing a patient's arm on an armboard, what should be avoided?
a. Hyperabduction of the arm
b. Extra padding on the armboard
c. Placing the arm at a 90° angle
d. Secure the arm to the board
ANS: A
Hyperabduction should be avoided to prevent brachial plexus stretch. The armboard should be padded and should be of equal height as the OR bed. The secured arm should not be placed greater than 90°.
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