Which instruction does the nurse provide to a client to prevent postoperative venous throm-boembolism?
a. "Cough and deep-breathe six times every hour after surgery."
b. "Use your incentive spirometer hourly."
c. "Get up and walk as much as possible."
d. "Keep the sterile dressing on your inci-sion."
C
Ambulation will help prevent formation of blood clots in the legs, the most common site for postoperative venous thromboembolism. Coughing and deep breathing will help prevent atelec-tasis, and sterile dressings will help prevent wound infection.
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