The nurse is providing discharge instructions to an older adult client who is going home after having a total knee replacement
Which will the nurse include in the discharge teaching to decrease the client's risk for developing a thrombosis or pulmonary embolism?
Select all that apply.
A) Place pillows under the knees when in bed.
B) Use compression stockings.
C) Limit ambulation.
D) Limit fluids.
E) Continue with leg exercises.
Answer: B, E
A client being discharged after having orthopedic surgery is at increased risk for pulmonary embolism. The nurse should instruct the client to continue with leg exercises and use compression stockings to reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis formation. The client should be encouraged to ambulate, avoid placing pillows under the knees, and be well hydrated unless another physiological condition exists that would necessitate a fluid restriction.
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