Question

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."

Answer 1

Answer:" AI'll practice these now and try to start them as soon as I can after my surgery."

Explanation:

→Leg exercise should commence immediately after surgery to avoid blood clot..

→Blood circulation to the legs can be aided by pumping the ankle or drawing a circle with the ankle

→Range of motion practise should be intensified;the injured parts should be flex slowly, and toes should be used to draw alphabets, with  each leg lifted individually, not in prone position.  

→Hip abduction should be carried out, so that the body is away moved from the center of the body