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imowrer

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A patient is recovering from surgery for varicose veins. What information should the nurse include in this patient's postoperative teaching?
 
  Select all that apply.
 
  1. Elevate the extremities.
  2. Increase ambulation gradually.
  3. Sit for no more than 1 hour at a time.
  4. Avoid standing for more than 15 minutes.
  5. Keep pressure dressing applied for 6 weeks.

Question 2

After inspecting a patient's left lower leg, the nurse leaves the patient's room and asks the charge nurse to notify the patient's healthcare provider regarding a possible arterial thrombosis. What did the nurse assess to make this decision?
 
  Select all that apply.
 
  1. absent pedal pulses
  2. skin cold to the touch
  3. +4 edema on the ankle
  4. foot unresponsive to sensation
  5. line of demarcation across the foot



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 5
Postoperative care for varicose veins includes applying pressure bandages for a minimum of 6 weeks, elevating the extremities to minimize postoperative edema, and gradually increasing amounts of ambulation. Sitting and standing are prohibited during the initial recovery period, and are gradually reintroduced as deemed appropriate by the surgeon.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5
Manifestations of arterial thrombosis include absent distal pulses, tissue that is cool or cold to the touch, paralysis of the affected extremity, and a line of demarcation between normal and ischemic tissue. Edema is not a manifestation of arterial thrombosis.





 

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