Author Question: A female client is scheduled for liposuction surgery to reduce her weight. Based on urgency, how is ... (Read 24 times)

jho37 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A female client is scheduled for liposuction surgery to reduce her weight. Based on urgency, how is this surgery classified?

A) Urgent
B) Elective
C) Emergency
D) Emergent

Question 2

In order to prevent the possibility of venous stasis, a nurse is teaching a surgical client how to perform leg exercises. Which of the client's following statements indicates a sound understanding of leg exercises?

A) I'll practice these now and try to start them as soon as I can after my surgery.
B) I'll try to do these lying on my stomach so that I can bend my knees more fully.
C) I'll make sure to do these, as long as my doctor doesn't tell me to stay on bed rest after my operation.
D) I'm pretty sure my stomach muscles are strong enough to lift both of my legs off the bed at the same time.

gcook · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
A liposuction procedure is classified as elective surgery, in which the procedure is preplanned and based on the client's choice. Other classifications are urgent (surgery is necessary for the client's health but not an emergency) and emergency (the surgery must be done immediately to preserve life, body part, or body function).

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Leg exercises should be begun as soon as possible after surgery, unless contraindications exist. Bed rest does not preclude the performance of leg exercises and the legs should be lifted individually, not simultaneously. The client should perform leg exercises in a semi-Fowler's, not prone, position.