The nurse is contributing to a patient's plan of care. Which positioning would the nurse recommend for a patient with a left deep vein thrombosis?
a. Elevate left leg above heart level.
b. Elevate right leg above heart level.
c. Elevate both legs above heart level.
d. Elevate head above level of legs.
ANS: A
Elevation of affected leg above heart level decreases swelling.
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