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OSWALD

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The nurse is caring for a woman who had a cesarean birth yesterday. Varicose veins are visible on both legs. What nursing action is the most appropriate to prevent thrombus formation?
 
  a. Have the woman sit in a chair for meals.
  b. Monitor vital signs every 4 hours and report any changes.
  c. Tell the woman to remain in bed with her legs elevated.
  d. Assist the woman with ambulation for short periods of time.

Question 2

During a postpartum assessment, a woman reports her right calf is painful. The nurse observes edema and redness along the saphenous vein in the right lower leg. Based on this finding, what does the nurse explain the probable treatment will involve?
 
  a. Anticoagulants for 6 weeks
  b. Application of ice to the affected leg
  c. Gentle massage of the affected leg
  d. Passive leg exercises twice a day


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Early ambulation and range-of-motion exercises are valuable aids to prevent thrombus formation in the postpartum woman.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Anticoagulant therapy is continued with heparin or warfarin (Coumadin) for 6 weeks after birth to minimize the risk of embolism.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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