问题
单项选择题
The nurse is caring for a client who undergoes a total right knee replacement. The nurse would anticipate which of the following activity orders for this client on the first postoperative day
A. Bed rest for 24 to 48 hours after surgery.
B. Ambulate with walker twice a day.
C. Up to chair with leg elevated.
D. Dangle at bedside for 20 minutes.
答案
参考答案:C
解析:Usual postoperative activity orders for a client with a total knee replacement include transferring the client out of bed to a chair on the first postoperative day. The affected leg is protected with a knee immobilizer and elevated while the client is up in the chair.