The nurse is assisting a client to ambulate on postop day
1. Early ambulation helps to prevent which of the following postoperative problems?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Thrombophlebitis
2. Hypostatic pneumonia
3. Urinary retention
4. Urinary tract infection
5. Wound infection
1,2,4
Rationale: Thrombophlebitis is prevented with early ambulation, leg exercises, antiembolic stockings, SCDs and adequate fluid intake.
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