A client being treated for a deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is experiencing pain. Which interventions by the nurse are appropriate to assist this client?
Select all that apply.
A) Apply an egg-crate mattress on the bed.
B) Maintain bed rest as ordered.
C) Apply warm moist heat to the area four times a day.
D) Encourage position changes every 2 hours.
E) Measure calf and thigh diameter daily.
Answer: B, C, E
Interventions to address pain include applying warm moist heat to the area four times a day, maintaining bed rest as ordered, and measuring calf and thigh diameter daily. Applying an egg-crate mattress on the bed and encouraging position changes every 2 hours would be appropriate for the client experiencing Ineffective Tissue Perfusion.
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