The nurse realizes that the patient who has had an abdominal hysterectomy needs further home teaching when she states
a. "I understand I can lift anything less than 20 pounds."
b. "I'm leaving today to stay with my daughter, who lives 200 miles away. My husband plans to drive the family car."
c. "The doctor said I can't have sexual intercourse for 4 to 6 weeks."
d. "I'm going to miss wearing my girdle or knee-high hose."
A
If there has been an abdominal incision, there may be further restrictions on heavy lifting (nothing over 10 pounds).
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