[Verified Answer]: The nurse is caring for a patient with…

The nurse is caring for a patient with paralysis. The nurse understands that footdrop is a common but preventable complication in these patients. Which statement is true about footdrop? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. Footdrop is a type of debilitating contracture. The foot is permanently fixed in dorsiflexion position. The patient is unable to lift the toes off the ground. Patients with left-or right-side paralysis are at increased risk of developing footdrop. Footdrop can be treated with regular physiotherapy.