Your client has a blood clot (thrombus) in the lumen of a popliteal vein. This condition is called:
1. pulmonary embolism.
2. popliteal thrombus.
3. stasis of the venous blood.
4. deep vein thrombosis.
ANS: 4
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A. The client will avoid daytime napping and attend all groups. B. The client will exercise, as needed, before bedtime. C. The client will sleep 7 uninterrupted hours by day four of hospitalization. D. The client's sleep habits will improve during hospitalization.