Free NCLEX RN Questions on Health Promotion and Maintenance Nursing Practice Question
The nurse has provided instructions to a client being discharged from the hospital to home after an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) resection. The nurse determines that the client understands the instructions if the client states that which is an appropriate activity?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Walking as tolerated is appropriate post-AAA resection, promoting circulation without straining the graft. Mowing, golf, and lifting over 15–20 pounds are prohibited for 6–12 weeks to avoid graft stress.