You are caring for a patient admitted to the orthopedic unit in skeletal traction. You know that this patient is at increased risk for a DVT. What would you do to decrease the risk of DVT in this patient?
A) Pretend to ride a bicycle while you lay in bed.
B) Allow the patient to assist with passive range-of-motion exercises.
C) Encourage the patient to perform active ROM exercises on the affected leg.
D) Do foot and ankle exercises every 1 to 2 hours while awake.
Ans: D
Feedback: Venous stasis that predisposes the patient to venous thromboembolism occurs with immobility. The nurse teaches the patient to perform ankle and foot exercises within the limits of the traction therapy every 1 to 2 hours when awake to prevent DVT. You would not encourage active range-of-motion exercise nor would you assist in passive range-of-motion exercises.
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