Question

The nurse is caring for a client that has edema in lower extremities and to be repositioned. The nurse should place this client in which position?
A . elevate the head of bed to permit eating and other activities
B. elevate the foot of bed so the legs are placed above the level of heart.
C. Simultaneously elevate the head and foot of the bed to prevent sliding toward the foot
D. Tilt the entire bed, with the head of bed lower than foot.

Answer 1

ANSWER.

B) Nurse should elevate the foot of the bed so the legs are placed above the level

     of heart in a patient with edema in lower extremities to improve venous return

     and control fluid accumulation in the lower extremities.