The client is admitted with a possible deep vein thrombosis. Nursing interventions should be designed to prevent which complication?
1. Myocardial infarction
2. Renal failure
3. Pulmonary embolism
4. Pneumonia
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: The thrombus is less likely to cause a myocardial infarction.
Rationale 2: The thrombus is not going to cause renal failure.
Rationale 3: The presence of a deep vein thrombosis is a risk factor for the development of a pulmonary embolism. The nurse should design interventions to help prevent that development.
Rationale 4: The thrombus is not going to cause pneumonia.
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