A Nurse Is Assisting with an Arthroscopic Procedure of the Ankle.Which

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Multiple Choice

A nurse is assisting with an arthroscopic procedure of the ankle.Which of the following interventions should be performed? Select all that apply.

• A)Scrub the affected leg.
• B)Place the joint in a 15° angle to administer a local anesthetic.
• C)Elevate the leg.
• D)Place a pneumatic tourniquet around the leg, proximal to the ankle, and inflate.
• E)Ensure that the patient has abstained from food and fluids for 1 hour before the procedure.

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