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Title: In the recovery room, if a woman is asked to either raise her legs (knees extended) off the bed or ... Post by: cristiik on Feb 5, 2018 In the recovery room, if a woman is asked to either raise her legs (knees extended) off the bed or to flex her knees, place her feet flat on the bed, and raise her buttocks well off the bed, most likely she is being tested to see if she:
1. has recovered from epidural or spinal anesthesia. 2. has hidden bleeding underneath her. 3. has regained some flexibility. 4. is a candidate to go home after 6 hours. Title: In the recovery room, if a woman is asked to either raise her legs (knees extended) off the bed or ... Post by: noahfufuf on Feb 5, 2018 1
1. Correct. If the numb or prickly sensations are gone from her legs after these movements, she likely has recovered from the epidural or spinal anesthesia. 2, 3, 4. Incorrect. If the numb or prickly sensations are gone from her legs after these movements, she likely has recovered from the epidural or spinal anesthesia. |