Twelve hours after a patient has foot surgery, the nurse assesses the presence of edema in the foot. Which 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 frequent ambulation
Ans: A
Feedback: To control the edema in the foot of a patient after foot surgery, the nurse elevates the foot on several pillows when the patient is sitting or lying down. Ice packs should be applied to the surgical area intermittently during the first 24 to 48 hours after surgery to control edema and provide some pain relief. Diuretic therapy is not an appropriate intervention for edema related to inflammation. Ambulation will gradually be resumed based upon the guidelines provided by the surgeon.
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