The nurse is caring for a patient who is 12 hours postop from foot surgery. The nurse assesses the presence of edema in the foot. What nursing measure will the nurse implement to control the edema?
A) Elevate the foot on several pillows.
B) Apply warm compresses intermittently to the surgical area.
C) Administer a diuretic.
D) Increase circulation through frequently ambulation.
Ans: A
Feedback: To control the edema in the foot of a patient who experienced foot surgery, the nurse will elevate the foot on several pillows when the patient is sitting or lying. Diuretic therapy is not an appropriate intervention for edema related to inflammation. Intermittent ice packs should be applied to the surgical area during the first 24 to 48 hours after surgery to control edema and provide some pain relief. Ambulation will gradually be resumed based upon the guidelines provided by the surgeon.
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