A nurse encourages a client to prevent venous stasis by:
A. Crossing the legs when sitting in a chair
B. Wearing thigh-length nylon stockings or garters
C. Elevating the legs on pillows while in bed
D. Increasing early ambulation
D
D. Prevention is the best method to reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) secondary to immobility. Early ambulation remains the most effective preventive measure
A, B, and C. Discourage clients from activities that promote venous stasis (e.g., crossing legs, wearing garters, elevating legs on pillows). When possible, have clients elevate legs to improve venous return.
You might also like to view...
What is the first thing the nurse should do before involving the family in the care of a dying patient?
a. Ask the patient if he or she wants family care b. Ask family members if they want to assist with care c. Check the hospital policy on the family giving care d. Set a caring example
The nurse is teaching a patient about the antigen-antibody response. Which statement best describes an antigen?
1. Antigens are recognized by the body as foreign or non-self. 2. The presence of HLA antigens means that the recipient cannot receive an organ. 3. A recipient may have antihuman antigens that would react with a donated organ. 4. An organ can only be transplanted if the potential donor and recipient antigens completely match.
A 32-year-old primipara who is 8 weeks' gestation asks you if she should expect any respiratory changes as her pregnancy progresses. What should the nurse tell her?
1. "By the third trimester, you will no longer feel as though you're short of breath." 2. "If you develop shortness of breath, it should improve in the last few weeks of your pregnancy, as lightening occurs." 3. "Shortness of breath is an abnormal finding during any stage of pregnancy, and it's considered a serious complication." 4. "You may experience shortness of breath due to stretching of the round ligament."
Which of these droppers is the best choice for measuring a dose of 
tsp? 
A. Dropper A B. Dropper B C. Dropper C D. Dropper D