Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
Which instructions should the nurse include when developing a teaching plan for a client being discharged from the hospital on anticoagulant therapy after having deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A,B,D,F
Rationale
Rationales: A) Monitoring urine for bleeding is essential on anticoagulants. B) Daily walking promotes circulation, preventing DVT recurrence. D) Foot/leg exercises and movement during flights reduce stasis. F) Avoiding bumps prevents bruising/bleeding due to anticoagulant therapy. C) Garlic and ginger may increase bleeding risk, not decrease it. E) Prevention is vague and not a specific instruction.