An example of The Joint Commission core measures would be for the prevention of deep venous thrombosis postoperatively. Which patient would not need prophylaxis postoperatively?
a. A postoperative open-heart surgery patient who is on a ventilator
b. A postoperative total-hip replacement patient who does not get out of bed
c. A postoperative liver transplant patient who is on bed rest because of pneumonia complication
d. A postoperative appendectomy patient who ambulates with his mother three times a day
D
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A This does not apply.
B This does not apply.
C This does not apply.
D Patients who ambulate at least three times a day are considered exempt from prophylaxis.
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