In the recovery room,if a woman is asked either to 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 whether she:

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If the numb or prickly sensations are gone from her legs after these movements,she likely has recovered from the epidural or spinal anesthesia.It is always important to assess the client for bleeding beneath her buttocks prior to discharge from the recovery room;however,she should be rolled to her side for this assessment.The nurse is not required to assess the woman for flexibility.This assessment is performed in order to evaluate if the client has recovered from spinal anesthesia,not to determine if she is a candidate for early discharge.

In the Recovery Room,if a Woman Is Asked Either to Raise