A Nurse Is Assisting with an Arthroscopic Procedure of the Ankle.Which

Multiple Choice

A nurse is assisting with an arthroscopic procedure of the ankle.Which of the following interventions should be performed? Select all that apply.

A) Scrub the affected leg.
B) Place the joint in a 15° angle to administer a local anesthetic.
C) Elevate the leg.
D) Place a pneumatic tourniquet around the leg, proximal to the ankle, and inflate.
E) Ensure that the patient has abstained from food and fluids for 1 hour before the procedure.