Basic Care and Comfort NCLEX RN Nursing Practice Question
The nurse is caring for a client with deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Which should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bed rest with the affected extremity elevated (A) reduces swelling and clot dislodgement risk in DVT. Reverse Trendelenburg (B) is unrelated, and mobility (C, D) increases embolism risk during acute phase.