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james

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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



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2, 3, 4

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1, 4



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