Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Full-length
A client has a right total hip replacement. The client returns from surgery with an IV of 0.45% NaCl infusing into the left forearm at 100 cc/h. It is MOST important for the nurse to take which of the following actions?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
use of antiembolic hose and/or sequential compression devices decreases venous stasis and reduces risk of thrombus formation