The nurse is caring for a client who had surgery 2 days ago. The nurse correctly recognizes which of the following as having the greatest ability to reduce the incidence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
A) Early ambulation
B) Bed rest
C) Preoperative exercise
D) frequent turning in bed in the postoperative period
Ans: A
Feedback:
Immobility promotes venous stasis, which contributes to the development of DVT. When leg muscles are inactive, venous return to the heart decreases. Ambulation will reduce the incidence of DVT. Bed rest increases the incidence of DVT. Exercising prior to surgery does reduce complications but not as much as ambulation in the postoperative period. Frequent turning is helpful to reduce respiratory complications and the onset of pressure ulcers.
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