MEDizzy - The nurse is caring for an adult who had abdominal surgery

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The nurse is caring for an adult who had abdominal surgery this morning. Which action will do the most to prevent vascular complications?

ExplanationMoving the legs and drawing circles with the toes promotes venous return and helps prevent venous stasis and thrombophlebitis. Turning the client every two hours will help prevent respiratory complications and skin breakdown. Deep breathing and coughing help to prevent respiratory complications. Dangling the client is not related to preventing vascular complications. In fact, it promotes venous stasis. Not enough information is given as to whether dangling the client as soon as she is alert is appropriate.