Biology · Nursing and Healthcare
Which of the following interventions is most appropriate to prevent the development of a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and subsequent pulmonary embolism in a patient on prescribed bed rest?
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- 1Encourage deep breathing and coughing exercises
- 2Teach and encourage the patient to perform active leg exercises in bed✓
- 3Use the knee gatch mechanism of the bed continuously
- 4Restrict the patient's daily fluid intake
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Teach and encourage the patient to perform active leg exercises in bed
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