A patient with a fractured pelvis says that she will not ambulate because of pain.What should a nurse inform the patient can be prevented with early ambulation?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Early ambulation can help prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which is a potentially life-threatening complication of being immobilized for a prolonged period of time. Back injury, callus formation, and disuse syndrome are not directly prevented by early ambulation in a patient with a fractured pelvis.

A Patient with a Fractured Pelvis Says That She Will