The Nurse Caring for a Client Who Had a Shoulder

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse caring for a client who had a shoulder arthroplasty yesterday will include in the postoperative care provisions for

• A) assessing the ability to grasp the nurse's hand.
• B) avoiding lifting objects heavier than 10 pounds.
• C) limiting flexion and extension of the elbow.
• D) positioning the arm below the shoulder.

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