The nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing rehabilitation. Which nursing intervention would be best to prevent venous stasis and thrombus formation?
a. Range-of-motion exercises
b. Foot support while in bed
c. Increased dietary calcium intake
d. Avoidance of sudden position changes
A
Range-of-motion exercises involve skeletal muscle contraction of the upper and lower extremi-ties. Muscle contraction promotes venous return, preventing stasis and thrombus formation. Foot support can help prevent contractures and foot drop. Increased calcium is not related to venous stasis and thrombus formation, nor is avoiding sudden position changes.
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