The nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of preoperative instruction regarding leg exercises with a client recovering from surgery. Which observation indicates that the instructions were effective?
1. The lower extremity is swollen and hot to touch.
2. The vein feels hard.
3. There is no cramping or pain with ambulation.
4. There is pain in the calf with dorsiflexion.
Answer: 3. There is no cramping or pain with ambulation.
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