Immediately after a client's revascularization surgery, the nurse would position the client with the

a. feet elevated on pillows.
b. legs flexed with the knee gatch up.
c. legs separated with pillows.
d. operative leg totally flat.


D
The operated leg should be kept straight to prevent occlusion of the vessels. Options a and b would increase the risk of vessel occlusion. The legs do not need to be separated with pillows.

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