A client with a newly diagnosed DVT has been placed on bedrest. The rationale behind this physician order is:
a. The development of a stasis ulcer will be avoided.
b. Bedrest will prevent an embolism from traveling and resulting in death.
c. The nurse can assess peripheral pulses better with client on bedrest.
d. Bedrest will prevent gangrene in this client.
B
If a DVT is diagnosed, the client is placed on bed rest. A complication of a DVT is a pulmonary embolus that may result in death. Symptoms of a pulmonary embolus are sudden and severe chest pain, dyspnea, and tachypnea. Emboli may travel and block other vessels in the heart, brain, or peripheral vessels.
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