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haleyc112

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse is caring for a postsurgical patient whose surgical procedure lasted 3 hours. Which complication should the nurse anticipate?
 
  a. Thrombophlebitis
  b. Muscle spasms
  c. Joint pain
  d. Hyperthermia

Question 2

How often should range-of-motion (ROM) exercises be performed?
 
  a. Once a day
  b. Once in the morning and once in the af-ternoon
  c. Three to four times a day
  d. Four to six times a day


carolinefletcherr

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Long-term immobility places the patient at risk for pressure damage to skin and underlying tis-sues. Joint complaints are common after a long surgery. Thrombophlebitis, muscle spasms, and hyperthermia are complications that are not expected to occur.

Answer to Question 2

C
ROM exercises, both passive and active, are planned and carried out as soon as feasible after immobilization occurs as a result of disease, injury, or surgery. The exercises are done to maintain functional connective tissue within the joint and thereby ensure that every joint retains its function and mobility. ROM exercises should be done three to four times a day.


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