A nurse is caring for a post-operative client who had hip surgery.

Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

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A nurse is caring for a post-operative client who had hip surgery. 
 
   Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

Have the client perform leg exercises while awake

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Massage the client's calves

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Encourage the client to deep breathe and cough

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Teach the client to wear compression stockings only when ambulating

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