Which actions should a nurse perform to prevent deep vein thrombosis when caring for a postsurgical patient? a) Maintain bed rest. b) Reinforce the need to perform leg exercises every hour when awake. c) Instruct the patient to prop pillow under the knees. d) Administer prophylaxis high-dose heparin.
Which actions should a nurse perform to prevent deep vein thrombosis when caring for a postsurgical patient?
a) Maintain bed rest.
b) Reinforce the need to perform leg exercises every hour when awake.
c) Instruct the patient to prop pillow under the knees.
d) Administer prophylaxis high-dose heparin.