Author Question: The nurse is preparing a client for back surgery. Information to relay related to postoperative ... (Read 30 times)

piesebel · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is preparing a client for back surgery. Information to relay related to postoperative activity includes: Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Deep breathing and coughing exercises.
2. Leg exercises.
3. Ways to turn and move.
4. Methods of analgesia that will be used.
5. The need to deep-breathe but not to cough.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing a client for surgery. Appropriate leg exercises to include in preoperative teaching include: Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Alternate dorsiflexion and plantar flexion.
2. Raise and lower the legs alternately from the surface of the bed.
3. Rotate the ankles to the right and to the left.
4. Diaphragmatic exercises.
5. Incision splinting.

Silverbeard98 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1,2,3,4
Rationale: Coughing and deep breathing exercises are important parts of postoperative activity.

Answer to Question 2

1,2,3
Rationale: This exercise, also known as calf pumping, alternately contracts and relaxes the gastrocnemius muscles, and is done to decrease the likelihood of thrombus formation.