In Order to Prevent the Possibility of Venous Stasis, a Nurse

question 18

Multiple Choice

In order to prevent the possibility of venous stasis, a nurse is teaching a surgical client how to perform leg exercises. Which of the client's following statements indicates a sound understanding of leg exercises?

• A) "I'll practice these now and try to start them as soon as I can after my surgery."
• B) "I'll try to do these lying on my stomach so that I can bend my knees more fully."
• C) "I'll make sure to do these, as long as my doctor doesn't tell me to stay on bed rest after my operation."
• D) "I'm pretty sure my stomach muscles are strong enough to lift both of my legs off the bed at the same time."

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