Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
A client is on complete bed rest. The nurse should assess the client for risk for developing which of the following complications?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Complete bed rest increases the risk of thrombophlebitis due to venous stasis from immobility, promoting clot formation. Air embolus is rare, fat embolus is associated with fractures, and stress fractures result from repetitive trauma, not bed rest.