Author Question: To decrease the potential for a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in a patient who is a paraplegic from a ... (Read 27 times)

dmcintosh · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

To decrease the potential for a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in a patient who is a paraplegic from a spinal cord injury, the nurse will:

a. massage the patient's legs daily.
b. perform passive range-of-motion exercises.
c. encourage frequent warm baths.
d. allow the patient's legs to dangle for a period of 10 minutes several times a day.

Question 2

When instructing the nursing mother, the nurse explains that engorgement is most likely to occur when the:

a. infant's mouth surrounds the areola when feeding.
b. breast tissue becomes congested.
c. breast is emptied completely at each feeding.
d. infant's mouth grasps the nipple firmly.

lkanara2 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
DVTs are a problem for patients with a spinal cord injury. Passive range-of-motion exercises manipulate the muscles, which improves venous return, reducing the probability of DVT.

Answer to Question 2

B
Engorgement is the result of venous and lymphatic stasis (congestion).