After a skin graft procedure to the leg,a client is returned to the burn care unit.Based on this data,which action by the nurse is appropriate?
A) Placing the client flat with the affected extremity abducted.
B) Elevating the head of bed 30°
C) Maintaining the head of the bed flat
D) Elevating the affected extremity

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A) Elevating the affected extremity will reduce edema and promote perfusion. Elevating the head of bed, leaving the head of bed flat, and abducting the extremity will not increase healing or improve the client's long-range prognosis.
B) Elevating the affected extremity will reduce edema and promote perfusion. Elevating the head of bed, leaving the head of bed flat, and abducting the extremity will not increase healing or improve the client's long-range prognosis.
C) Elevating the affected extremity will reduce edema and promote perfusion. Elevating the head of bed, leaving the head of bed flat, and abducting the extremity will not increase healing or improve the client's long-range prognosis.
D) Elevating the affected extremity will reduce edema and promote perfusion. Elevating the head of bed, leaving the head of bed flat, and abducting the extremity will not increase healing or improve the client's long-range prognosis.

After a Skin Graft Procedure to the Leg,a Client Is