A Patient with Spinal Cord Injury Has a Nursing Diagnosis

Multiple Choice

A patient with spinal cord injury has a nursing diagnosis of altered mobility and the nurse recognizes the increased the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) . Which of the following would be included as an appropriate nursing intervention to prevent a DVT from occurring?

A) Placing the patient on a fluid restriction as ordered
B) Applying thigh-high elastic stockings
C) Administering an antifibrinolyic agent
D) Assisting the patient with passive range of motion (PROM) exercises