The Nurse Is Providing Discharge Instruction to a Client Who

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse is providing discharge instruction to a client who is going home after a knee replacement.Which information regarding symptoms of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) should the nurse include?

• A)If you develop a DVT,you will know it."
• B)Watch for paleness or coolness in your toes."
• C)Report any swelling in your knee."
• D)Look for increased tenderness in your lower legs."

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Definitions:

Activity Tolerance

The degree to which a person can perform physical activities without experiencing undue physical or emotional distress.

Orthostatic Hypotension

A form of low blood pressure that occurs when standing up from sitting or lying down, leading to dizziness or fainting.

Muscular Strength

The maximum amount of force a muscle can exert in a single effort.

Resistance Training

A form of physical activity that involves exerting a force against a resistance, aiming to increase muscle strength, endurance, and size.