The nurse is working on an inpatient surgical unit. The nurse is assigned an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to work with for the day and is deciding which tasks to assign as they plan prophylactic measures for a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following interventions assigned to the UAP would require follow-up?

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The nurse is working on an inpatient surgical unit. The nurse is assigned an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to work with for the day and is deciding which tasks to assign as they plan prophylactic measures for a pulmonary embolism.  Which of the following interventions assigned to the UAP would require follow-up? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

Check for impaired circulation and skin breakdown prior to applying elastic compression stockings

Answer

Apply elastic compression stockings to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Answer

Ambulate the client to prevent venous stasis

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Assist the client in putting on non-slip shoes prior to ambulation

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