A nurse expects that a patient diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in her right lower leg will most likely have an order for which method of heat application?
1. Aquathermia pad
2. Sitz bath
3. Hot-water bottle
4. Warming blanket
ANS: 1
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a. Attitudes b. Behaviors c. Expertise d. Teamwork
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