The nurse is caring for a postoperative patient at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend be included in the patient's plan of care? (Select all that apply.?
A) Ambulate the patient tid.
B) Massage the patient's legs daily.
C) Apply antiembolic stockings.
D) Place a pillow under the patient's knees.
E) Perform leg exercises 10 times hourly while awake.
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