Multiple Choice
What technique should the nurse implement to move the impaired legs of a patient with an SCI to avoid stimulation muscle spasm?
A) Firmly grasping the calf muscle and the thigh muscle
B) Manipulating the limb by supporting the knee and ankle joints
C) Holding the foot upright and slowly dragging the limb into position
D) Requesting assistance to support the calf and thigh
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