When Giving Discharge Instructions to a Patient with a Laceration

question 28

Multiple Choice

When giving discharge instructions to a patient with a laceration injury to his lower leg, which is the most important one?

• A)Recommend isometric exercises to prevent a deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
• B)Recommend cleansing the wound every 4 hours to prevent an infection.
• C)Keep the leg elevated at waist level to prevent any edema.
• D)Keep the leg completely immobile to prevent extension of the laceration.

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