The nurse is contributing to a patient's plan of care. Which positioning would the nurse recommend for a patient with a left deep vein thrombosis?

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Elevating the affected (left) leg above heart level can promote venous return and prevent further clot formation. Elevating both legs is not necessary and elevating the head would not directly address the clot in the leg. The unaffected (right) leg does not require elevation in this scenario.

The Nurse Is Contributing to a Patient's Plan of Care