A client is about to undergo a vein stripping for varicose veins. The nurse should instruct the client that:
1. Sitting and standing are not allowed during recovery.
2. The legs are kept flat after surgery.
3. Pressure bandages will not be applied following surgery.
4. Ambulation is forbidden.
Answer: 1
1. Sitting and standing are not allowed, as they can cause pooling of blood in the legs and the reformation of varicose veins.
2. The legs are elevated after surgery.
3. Pressure bandages are applied after surgery.
4. Ambulation is begun and increased gradually.
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