The Nurse Has Identified the Collaborative Problem of Potential Complication

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse has identified the collaborative problem of potential complication: pulmonary embolism for a patient with left-calf DVT. Which nursing action is appropriate to include in the plan of care?

• A) Maintain bed rest as ordered.
• B) Administer oxygen to keep O₂ saturation >90%.
• C) Apply compression gradient stockings.
• D) Remind the patient to dorsiflex the feet and rotate the ankles.

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