What Should the Nurse Do to Decrease the Potential for a Deep

question 21

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse do to decrease the potential for a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in a patient who is a paraplegic from a spinal cord injury?

• A)Massage the patient's legs daily.
• B)Perform passive range-of-motion exercises.
• C)Encourage frequent warm baths.
• D)Allow the patient's legs to dangle for a period of 10 minutes several times a day.

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