If a Woman Is at Risk for Thrombus and Is

question 15

Multiple Choice

If a woman is at risk for thrombus and is not ready to ambulate,nurses might intervene by doing all of these interventions except:

• A)Putting her in antiembolic stockings (TED hose)and/or sequential compression device (SCD)boots
• B)Having her flex,extend,and rotate her feet,ankles,and legs
• C)Having her sit in a chair
• D)Notifying the physician immediately if a positive Homans' sign occurs

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