A Client Being Treated for a Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT)is

question 31

Multiple Choice

A client being treated for a deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is experiencing pain.Which interventions by the nurse are appropriate to assist this client? Select all that apply.

• A) Apply an egg-crate mattress on the bed.
• B) Maintain bed rest as ordered.
• C) Apply warm moist heat to the area four times a day.
• D) Encourage position changes every 2 hours.
• E) Measure calf and thigh diameter daily.

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Definitions:

Bi-conditional

A logical relationship between two propositions where both are either true or false together.

Tautology

A redundant or unnecessary statement in which the conclusion is inherent in the premise, offering no new information.

Bi-conditional

A logical condition where two statements are both necessary and sufficient for one another; if and only if (iff).

Tautology

A redundant or repetitive statement in which the conclusion is equivalent to the premise, offering no additional insight.