In the Recovery Room,if a Woman Is Asked Either to Raise

question 29

Multiple Choice

In the recovery room,if a woman is asked either to raise her legs (knees extended) off the bed or to flex her knees,place her feet flat on the bed,and raise her buttocks well off the bed,most likely she is being tested to see whether she:

• A) has recovered from epidural or spinal anesthesia.
• B) has hidden bleeding underneath her.
• C) has regained some flexibility.
• D) is a candidate to go home after 6 hours.

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