The nurse determines that a pregnant patient is at risk for developing a deep vein thrombosis. What should the nurse instruct the patient to reduce the risk of this potential complication? (Select all that apply.)
A) Avoid foods high in calcium.
B) Take a baby aspirin every day.
C) Avoid standing in one position.
D) Do not cross the legs at the knee.
E) Do not wear knee-high stockings.
C, D, E
Feedback:
The risk of thrombus formation can be reduced through measures such as avoiding the use of constrictive knee-high stockings, not sitting with legs crossed at the knee, and avoiding standing in one position for a long period. Calcium restriction does not reduce the risk of thrombus formation and could potentially harm the developing fetus. The nurse cannot prescribe medication, and the patient should not take any medication without direction from the health care provider.
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