The nurse is caring for a client that has edema in lower extremities and to be...
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.
Homework Answers
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.
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