Two days postoperative, a male client reports aching pain in his left leg. The nurse assesses redness and warmth on the lower left calf. What intervention should be most helpful to this client?
A) Apply sequential compression devices (SCDs) bilaterally.
B) Assess for a positive Homan's sign in each leg.
C) Pad all bony prominences on the affected leg.
D) Advise the client to remain in bed with the leg elevated.
Ans: D) Advise the client to remain in bed with the leg elevated.
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1. weakness. 2. fatigue. 3. seizures. 4. respiratory depression.
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The nurse alters the care plan for a patient with depression to include activities such as a:
a. domino game with three other patients. b. Ping-Pong game with one other patient. c. group outing to view wildflowers. d. magazine to read alone.