Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client on a postpartum unit following a cesarean birthA nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse concerning a client on a postpartum unit following a cesarean birth. Which of the following measures should the nurse include in the instructions to prevent thrombophlebitis?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Applying elastic stockings promotes venous return, reducing blood stasis and the risk of thrombophlebitis.