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nelaaney · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse would expect to administer an anticoagulant to a patient following which surgery?

a. Hip replacement
b. Hysterectomy
c. Abdominal aorta aneurism (AAA) repair
d. Appendectomy

Question 2

A patient states that his legs have pain with walking that decreases with rest. The nurse observes absence of hair on the patient's lower leg and the patient has a thready, posterior tibial pulse. How would the nurse position the patient's legs?

a. Elevated
b. Crossed at the knee
c. Slightly bent with a pillow under the knees
d. Dependent position

jrpg123456 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Prophylactic anticoagulation is used for hip replacement because of the high risk of developing a deep vein thrombosis after hip replacement. Anticoagulants are not routinely administered to patients with hysterectomies, AAA repairs, and appendectomies.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
A patient with arterial insufficiency is taught to position their legs in a dependent position to use gravity to help perfuse the tissues. Crossing legs at the knee may interfere with blood flow. Slightly bent legs do not enhance blood flow.