Restorative careQuestion 633 of 1700
No cone or palm protector is available for a client at risk of hand contracture. What can you use?
- A tight bandage wrapped around the hand
- A washcloth rolled up under the fingers
- A pencil placed in the palm of the hand
- A hard splint that you design yourself
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Correct answer: A washcloth rolled up under the fingers
A rolled washcloth is the book's stand-in when no cone or palm protector is on hand.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 9.4: Complications of Immobility
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026