A Patient Will Be on Bed Rest for Several Days

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient will be on bed rest for several days after extensive surgery.Which activity does the nurse teach the patient to prevent complications from decreased perfusion?

• A) Avoid any fluids by mouth until the patient begins passing gas.
• B) Flex and rotate the ankles several times every hour while awake.
• C) Rest quietly to allow the maximum action of the opioid analgesics.
• D) Stay positioned on either side with pillows between the legs.

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