The Nurse Is Caring for Several Clients with Fractures

question 27

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for several clients with fractures.Which client does the nurse consider at highest risk for developing deep vein thrombosis?

• A) Middle-aged woman with a fractured ankle taking aspirin for rheumatoid arthritis
• B) Young adult male athlete with a fractured clavicle
• C) Female with type 2 diabetes with fractured ribs
• D) Older man who smokes and has a fractured pelvis

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