A Client Is on Strict Bed Rest Following Hip Surgery

question 27

Multiple Choice

A client is on strict bed rest following hip surgery.What nursing intervention would support vascular health?

• A)Place pillows under the unaffected knee for support.
• B)Position the bed to flex the knees at least 20 degrees.
• C)Have the client alternately flex and extend the feet several times a day.
• D)Keep the client in a prone position for at least 20 minutes twice a day.