An Example of the Joint Commission Core Measures Would Be

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Multiple Choice

An example of The Joint Commission core measures would be for the prevention of deep venous thrombosis postoperatively.Which patient would not need prophylaxis postoperatively?

• A)A postoperative open-heart surgery patient who is on a ventilator
• B)A postoperative total-hip replacement patient who does not get out of bed
• C)A postoperative liver transplant patient who is on bed rest because of pneumonia complication
• D)A postoperative appendectomy patient who ambulates with his mother three times a day

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