Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is 12 hr postpartum and has deep-vein thrombosis of the left leg. The client is receiving anticoagulant therapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Ice packs reduce swelling and discomfort in DVT without risking clot dislodgement.