The prevention of VTE is an important part of the nursing care of high-risk patients. When providing patient teaching for these high-risk patients, the nurse should advise lifestyle changes, including which of the following? Select all that apply
A) High-protein diet
B) Weight loss
C) Regular exercise
D) Smoking cessation
E) Calcium and vitamin D supplementation
Ans: B, C, D
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Patients at risk for VTE should be advised to make lifestyle changes, as appropriate, which may include weight loss, smoking cessation, and regular exercise. Increased protein intake and supplementation with vitamin D and calcium do not address the main risk factors for VTE.
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