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NCLEX RN Practice Question

A nurse is caring for an adult client who is wearing a rigid thoracolumbosacral orthosis (TLSO) brace following spinal fusion surgery. Which nursing action is MOST effective for reducing the client's risk for skin breakdown related to the brace?

  • Remove the brace once per shift and carefully inspect the underlying skin for redness or irritation.

  • Apply moisturizing lotion to any reddened areas under the brace each time the brace is removed.

  • Place a heating pad over brace pressure points for 15 minutes twice daily to improve circulation.

  • Loosen the brace straps for 10 minutes every hour to improve ventilation under the device.

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Physiological Integrity
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