Which nursing intervention should the nurse implement to prevent venous stasis and throm-bus formation in a client undergoing rehabilitation after a stroke?
A. Range-of-motion exercises
B. Foot support while in bed
C. Increased dietary calcium intake
D. Avoidance of sudden position changes
A
Range-of-motion exercises involve skeletal muscle contraction of the upper and lower extremi-ties. Muscle contraction promotes venous return, preventing stasis and thrombus formation.
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