A woman had returned to the nursing unit after a total abdominal hysterectomy. After settling the client and performing a thorough assessment including vital signs, which action by the nurse is most important?
a. Consult with physical therapy about am-bulating the client.
b. Obtain and apply sequential compression devices.
c. Order the client's next-day chest x-ray and laboratory work.
d. Assist the client to order light food items for dinner.
B
Care of a client post-abdominal hysterectomy includes measures to prevent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. The client needs sequential compression devices ordered and applied. The other actions might be needed, but they are not the priority.
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