Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
Which instruction is most important for the nurse to include when teaching a client with limited mobility strategies to prevent venous thrombosis?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
To reduce the risk of venous thrombosis, the nurse should instruct the client to perform dorsiflexion and plantar flexion exercises regularly. These exercises help promote venous return and prevent venous thrombus formation. Options A, B, and D are beneficial in managing other complications of immobility, such as atelectasis and pressure ulcers, but they are less effective in preventing venous thrombosis compared to dorsiflexion and plantar flexion exercises.