The nurse prepares to discharge a client with deep venous thrombophlebitis. Which information does the nurse include in the teaching plan?
A)
Bed rest should be maintained to prevent pulmonary emboli.
B)
Sitting instead of standing relieves pressure on the veins.
C)
Thromboembolism device (TED) hose should be worn to prevent venous stasis.
D)
Venous circulation is improved by decreasing activity.
C
Explanation:
A)
TED hose promotes venous return to the heart by gently compressing the extremities. Bed rest would not be necessary after discharge and contraindicated, because activity is needed to promote venous circulation. Sitting would promote venous stasis also.
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Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
B)
TED hose promotes venous return to the heart by gently compressing the extremities. Bed rest would not be necessary after discharge and contraindicated, because activity is needed to promote venous circulation. Sitting would promote venous stasis also.
Analysis
Planning
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)
TED hose promotes venous return to the heart by gently compressing the extremities. Bed rest would not be necessary after discharge and contraindicated, because activity is needed to promote venous circulation. Sitting would promote venous stasis also.
Analysis
Planning
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
TED hose promotes venous return to the heart by gently compressing the extremities. Bed rest would not be necessary after discharge and contraindicated, because activity is needed to promote venous circulation. Sitting would promote venous stasis also.
Analysis
Planning
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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