Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a patient who had a total hip replacement yesterday. Based on the patient's risk of developing deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary emboli, which of the following would the nurse expect to find in the patient's plan of care? Select all that apply.
A) Bilateral thigh-high sequential compression stockings
B) Fragmin (dalteparin) 5,000 IU SQ every day
C) Strict bed rest for 3 days
D) Vital signs and pulse oximetry every 4 hr
E) Lovenox (enoxaparin) 30 mg IV push-single dose now
F) Aspirin 650 mg every 4 hr while awake
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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