Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
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
Apply an ice pack to the affected extremity for 20 min every 2 hr: Applying an ice pack is an appropriate intervention for reducing swelling and providing comfort in the case of a DVT.