A registered nurse is teaching a group of nursing students the preventive measures to be adopted for thromboemboli. Which response by a student nurse indicates effective learning?

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Thromboemboli, which are blood clots that can travel to different parts of the body and block blood supply, are prevented by using anticoagulants. Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections, diuretics are used to reduce fluid build-up in the body, and beta-adrenergic blockers are used to manage high blood pressure and heart conditions.

A Registered Nurse Is Teaching a Group of Nursing Students