The Nurse Has Identified the Collaborative Problem of "Potential Complication

question 22

Multiple Choice

The nurse has identified the collaborative problem of "potential complication: pulmonary embolism" for a patient with DVT.What is an appropriate nursing intervention to prevent embolization of a thrombus?

• A) Maintain bed rest until edema resolves.
• B) Monitor vital signs and pulmonary status every 4 hours.
• C) Apply compression-gradient stockings while the patient is on bed rest.
• D) Perform passive range of motion of the affected extremity to increase venous return.

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