The Nurse Is Planning to Instruct a Patient with Secondary

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse is planning to instruct a patient with secondary polycythemia about ways to prevent blood stasis. Which of the following should be included in these instructions?

• A)Leg pain is normal.
• B)Elevate feet and legs when sitting.
• C)Restrict fluids.
• D)Black stools are to be expected.

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