In the immediate postoperative period following arthroscopic surgery to remove a torn meniscus, what exercises should the nurse have the client perform?
A. Passive range of motion on the involved knee
B. Active range of motion on the involved knee
C. Straight-leg raises of the involved leg
D. No exercises on the involved leg
C
Straight-leg raises are started immediately after the client awakens from the anesthesia. Bending the affected knee should not be done for several days.
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a. falsely reassuring b. blaming c. judgmental d. patronizing
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a. Appropriately dressed with clean clothes b. Hesitant to express opinions c. Independent attitude d. Holds eye contact
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A) Privatization of all functions of the health care system B) Government financing of health care services C) A market-driven approach to health care D) A view of health care services as commodities