A client is on strict bed rest following hip surgery.What nursing intervention would support vascular health?
A)Place pillows under the unaffected knee for support.
B)Position the bed to flex the knees at least 20 degrees.
C)Have the client alternately flex and extend the feet several times a day.
D)Keep the client in a prone position for at least 20 minutes twice a day.

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Having the client alternately flex and extend the feet several times a day helps to promote venous blood flow and prevent blood clots in the lower extremities. Pillow placement and position of bed may provide comfort, but do not specifically support vascular health. Keeping the client in a prone position for 20 minutes twice a day puts pressure on the hip and is not recommended post-hip surgery.

A Client Is on Strict Bed Rest Following Hip Surgery