The nurse prepares to discharge a client with deep venous thrombosis. What should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
1. Sitting instead of standing relieves pressure on the veins.
2. Thromboembolism device (TED) hose should be worn to prevent venous stasis.
3. Bedrest should be maintained to prevent pulmonary emboli.
4. Venous circulation is improved by decreasing activity.
Answer: 2
1. Sitting would promote venous stasis.
2. TED hose promote venous return to the heart by gently compressing the extremities.
3. Bedrest after discharge would be contraindicated, because activity is needed to promote venous circulation.
4. Activity is needed to promote venous circulation.
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