A client with secondary polycythemia being seen in the clinic informs the nurse he will be taking a long flight overseas in the near future. The nurse reminds the client:

Question

A)

to be sure to wear support stockings during the flight.
B)

that he will need supplemental oxygen when at a higher altitude.
C)

that he should start taking an antibiotic 1 week before leaving.
D)

to restrict intake of high-protein foods the day of the flight.

Answer 1

A
Explanation:

A)

Support stockings would help to prevent blood stasis and possible thrombus when activity will be restricted. Supplemental oxygen and antibiotics are not needed. There is no indication for restriction of protein.
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B)

Support stockings would help to prevent blood stasis and possible thrombus when activity will be restricted. Supplemental oxygen and antibiotics are not needed. There is no indication for restriction of protein.
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C)

Support stockings would help to prevent blood stasis and possible thrombus when activity will be restricted. Supplemental oxygen and antibiotics are not needed. There is no indication for restriction of protein.
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D)

Support stockings would help to prevent blood stasis and possible thrombus when activity will be restricted. Supplemental oxygen and antibiotics are not needed. There is no indication for restriction of protein.
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