Author Question: Nursing interventions to reduce the risk of thromboembolism include which of the following ... (Read 165 times)

james

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 573
Nursing interventions to reduce the risk of thromboembolism include which of the following activities? Choose all that apply.
 
  1) Keep the patient's hips and knees flexed while the patient is in bed.
  2) Apply compression devices (e.g., sequential compression devices).
  3) Turn the patient frequently or encourage frequent position changes.
  4) Promote adequate hydration by encouraging oral intake.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a patient about her chest drainage system. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? Choose all that apply.
 
  1) Perform frequent coughing and deep-breathing exercises
  2) Sit up in a chair but not walk while the drainage system is in place
  3) Get out of bed on her own as much as possible
  4) Immediately notify the nurse if she experiences increased shortness of breath



rachel

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 323
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2, 3, 4

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1, 4



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Once thought to have neurofibromatosis, Joseph Merrick (also known as "the elephant man") is now, in retrospect, thought by clinical experts to have had Proteus syndrome. This endocrine disease causes continued and abnormal growth of the bones, muscles, skin, and so on and can become completely debilitating with severe deformities occurring anywhere on the body.

Did you know?

Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone. In women who are at least 5 years beyond menopause, it slows bone loss and increases spinal bone density.

Did you know?

The toxic levels for lithium carbonate are close to the therapeutic levels. Signs of toxicity include fine hand tremor, polyuria, mild thirst, nausea, general discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, muscular weakness, lack of coordination, ataxia, giddiness, tinnitus, and blurred vision.

Did you know?

As of mid-2016, 18.2 million people were receiving advanced retroviral therapy (ART) worldwide. This represents between 43–50% of the 34–39.8 million people living with HIV.

Did you know?

Side effects from substance abuse include nausea, dehydration, reduced productivitiy, and dependence. Though these effects usually worsen over time, the constant need for the substance often overcomes rational thinking.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library