A Number of Patients on the Unit Are at Risk

question 1

Multiple Choice

A number of patients on the unit are at risk for deep venous thrombosis (DVT) . The nurse would consider which patient at highest risk?

• A) The patient who had oral surgery
• B) The patient who has pneumonia
• C) The patient with diabetes
• D) The patient who had a hip replacement

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