Question

a nurse cares for a client who is postoperative cholecystectomy. which action by the nurse is appropriate to help prevent the occurrence of venous stasis?
assist the client to walk as soon and as often as possible.
massage lower extremities vigorously every 6 hours.
assist in active range - of - motion exercise of the upper body.
raise the foot of the bed for an hour and then lower it.

Explanation:

Walking promotes blood - flow and helps prevent venous stasis. Vigorous massage can dislodge clots, upper - body exercises don't target lower - extremity venous stasis, and raising the foot of the bed may not effectively prevent venous stasis as well as walking.

Answer:

A. Assist the client to walk as soon and as often as possible.