Asked by Avani Rishi on May 27, 2024
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The nurse is caring for a postoperative patient on the medical-surgical floor. Which activity will the nurse encourage to prevent venous stasis and the formation of thrombus?
A) Diaphragmatic breathing
B) Incentive spirometry
C) Leg exercises
D) Coughing
Venous Stasis
A condition characterized by the pooling of blood in the veins, usually in the legs, because of poor circulation.
Thrombus
Accumulation of platelets, fibrin, clotting factors, and the cellular elements of the blood attached to the interior wall of a vein or artery, sometimes occluding the lumen of the vessel.
Leg Exercises
Physical activities or routines specifically designed to strengthen and improve the function of the leg muscles.
- Become familiar with and encourage the adoption of specific exercises and activities to reduce the risk of postoperative complications.
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Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with and encourage the adoption of specific exercises and activities to reduce the risk of postoperative complications.
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