You Have a Client on Bed Rest

question 9

Multiple Choice

You have a client on bed rest. What would you do to help prevent formation of a DVT?

• A) Encourage the client to increase fluid intake.
• B) Encourage the client to keep bed gatched at the knees.
• C) Assist the client to change positions frequently.
• D) Assist the client to order high fiber meals.

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Definitions:

Leukocytes

White blood cells, part of the immune system, involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.

Neutrophils

A type of white blood cell that plays a pivotal role in defending the body against infection by ingesting bacteria and fungi.

Monocytes

A type of white blood cell that plays a key role in the immune response by phagocytizing pathogens and dead cells.

Hemostasis

The process by which the body stops bleeding through blood clotting and constriction of blood vessels.