Prior to Getting the Postsurgical Patient Up for the First

question 27

Multiple Choice

Prior to getting the postsurgical patient up for the first time,the nurse should initially:

• A)raise the head of the bed.
• B)dangle the patient's legs over side of bed.
• C)offer patient some fluids.
• D)apply gait belt to patient.

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