The nurse is caring for a postpartum client with a history of DVTs who delivered a baby earlier in the day. Which of the following interventions is the priority for thrombophlebitis prevention at this time?
A 36-year-old postpartum client is at increased risk of deep vein thrombosis based on her age and a history of a previous DVT. Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate to prevent DVT in this client?
The nurse is caring for a client who has a history of DVTs who delivered a baby earlier in the shift. During the assessment, the nurse notices the client’s right posterior tibial and dorsalis pedis pulses are diminished. Which of the following interventions would NOT be appropriate at this time? Select all that apply.
A nurse is caring for a postpartum client with a DVT. Which of the following should be included in discharge teaching?
Which best explains the increased risk of blood clots during the postpartum period?
A nurse is educating expectant mothers on the reason for their increased risk for blood clots. Which explanation by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A nurse is caring for a postpartum client that delivered 2 hours ago. The client says “I need to get up and walk so I don’t get a clot like last time!”. Based on this information, what order should the nurse recommend to the provider?
