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High-Fowler’s position with the right leg extended is not recommended. This position could put strain on the surgical site and potentially compromise the graft.

Supine with the right leg flexed at a 45-degree angle is not advised. Flexing the leg could lead to kinking of the graft and subsequent complications.

Semi-Fowler’s with the right leg on two pillows is not the optimal position. While elevation can help with swelling, excessive elevation could potentially compromise blood flow to the graft.

While it’s important for clients to understand their medications, not having received proper education on this medication is not a reason to withhold cefazolin.

Completing a full course of an aminoglycoside antibiotic does not contraindicate the use of cefazolin.

Being afebrile does not contraindicate the use of cefazolin. Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections, not just to reduce fever.

Changing positions slowly to avoid dizziness is not specifically related to clopidogrel use.

While it’s generally advised to avoid taking other blood thinners while on clopidogrel, aspirin is sometimes prescribed together with clopidogrel under the supervision of a healthcare provider.

There is no specific recommendation to take clopidogrel with orange juice for it to be more effective.

NSAIDs such as ibuprofen are commonly used to manage pain and inflammation. However, they are not typically the first choice for treating phantom limb pain. Phantom limb pain is a complex condition that is thought to involve both peripheral and central mechanisms.

Antipyretics such as acetaminophen are used to reduce fever and relieve mild to moderate pain. However, they are not typically used as the primary treatment for phantom limb pain. This type of pain is often resistant to common analgesics, including acetaminophen.

Narcotic analgesics such as codeine can be used to manage severe pain. However, they are not typically the first choice for treating phantom limb pain due to the risk of dependency and the fact that this type of pain often does not respond well to opioids.

The Trendelenburg position, with the stump supported on three pillows, is not typically recommended following a below-the-knee amputation. This position could increase the risk of contractures.

Side lying with the amputated leg flexed is not typically recommended following a below-the- knee amputation. This position could increase the risk of contractures.

Lying prone for 24 hours is not typically recommended following a below-the-knee amputation. While some prone positioning may be beneficial to prevent hip flexion contractures, it should not be the only position used.

While avoiding cold temperatures can help to prevent Raynaud’s attacks, it is not always practical or possible for individuals to refrain from going outdoors during the winter months.

Raising the hands above the head is not typically recommended to relieve spasms associated with Raynaud’s disease.

Using small rubber balls to exercise the hands and fingers daily may be beneficial for some individuals with Raynaud’s disease, but it is not typically the primary recommendation for managing this condition.

Injecting the insulin syringe at a 90-degree angle is a technique used to ensure that the insulin is delivered into the subcutaneous tissue. However, this does not specifically prevent lipodystrophy.

Avoiding the deltoid when injecting insulin is not typically a recommendation for preventing lipodystrophy. Insulin is usually injected into the fatty tissue just under the skin in the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, or upper arms.

Massaging the injection site is not typically recommended as it can cause the insulin to be absorbed too quickly.

Monitoring the peak level of the antibiotic is important, but it is not the priority nursing action. Peak levels are typically drawn after the drug has been administered and are used to assess whether the dosage is sufficient.

Assessing the client’s vital signs is an important part of nursing care, but it is not the priority action when preparing to administer an aminoglycoside antibiotic.

Asking the client about drug allergies is an important part of nursing care, but it is not the priority action when preparing to administer an aminoglycoside antibiotic.

Spending time in the sun does not improve the metabolism of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. In fact, the medication can make the skin more sensitive to the sun, increasing the risk of sunburn.

Taking Kaopectate daily to prevent diarrhea is not a standard instruction for patients taking trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. Diarrhea can be a side effect of the medication, but it should be managed under the guidance of a healthcare provider.

There is no specific instruction to take trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole every morning at the same time as hydrochlorothiazide. The timing of medication administration should be determined by the healthcare provider based on the patient’s overall treatment plan.