A client is admitted with a possible deep vein thrombosis. Nursing interventions should be implemented to prevent which complication?

1. Myocardial infarction
2. Renal failure
3. Pulmonary embolism
4. Pneumonia


3. Pulmonary embolism

Rationale:
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. There is less likelihood that the thrombosis would cause myocardial infarction, renal failure, or pneumonia.

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