Page 1 of 105 MOSBY-S REVIEW EXAM 2025 - 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+ (LATEST VERSION) WELL REVISED AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDALE 100% GUARANTEE PASS A client is prescribed prolonged bed rest after surgery. Which complication does the nurse expect to prevent by teaching this client to avoid pressure on the popliteal space? A. Cerebral embolism B. Pulmonary embolism C. Dry gangrene of a limb D. Coronary vessel occlusion B. Pulmonary embolism Rationale: The pulmonary capillary beds are the first small vessels that the embolus encounters once it is released from the calf veins. After abdominal surgery a client suddenly reports numbness in the right leg and a "funny feeling" in the toes. What should the nurse do first? A. Elevate the legs and tell the client to drink more fluids B. Instruct the client to remain in bed and notify the health care provider C. Rub the client's legs to stimulate circulation and cover the client with a blanket D. Tell the client about the dangers of prolonged bed rest and encourage ambulation B. Instruct the client to remain in bed and notify the health care provider Rationale: Localized sensory changes may indicate nerve damage, impairedPage