A patient admitted from the emergency department with a diagnosis of heart failure and a NYHA classification of IV has edema in his lower extremities of +4 . Which nursing intervention would aid in decreasing this edema?
a. Ambulate in the hallway.
b. Elevate lower extremities.
c. Keep the extremities in a dependent position.
d. Stand at the bedside.
B
Elevate extremities when sitting or lying to promote venous return and decrease incidence of edema and venous stasis.
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