The nurse is contributing to a patient's plan of care. Which positioning should the nurse recommend for a patient with a left deep vein thrombosis?
a. Elevate head above level of legs.
b. Elevate left leg above heart level.
c. Elevate right leg above heart level.
d. Elevate both legs above heart level.
ANS: B
Elevating the leg above heart level for 5 to 7 days is recommended. A. The head should not be placed higher than the legs. C. D. The unaffected limb does not need to be elevated.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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