The Nurse Is Reinforcing the Importance of Leg Exercises with a Patient

question 45

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reinforcing the importance of leg exercises with a patient who is prescribed bedrest.Which patient statement indicates that teaching has been effective?

• A) "Prepare for ambulation."
• B) "Promote urinary and intestinal elimination."
• C) "Prevent thrombophlebitis and blood clot formation."
• D) "Decrease the likelihood of pressure ulcer formation."

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