Which is important to include in nursing care when caring for a pregnant woman at risk for the development of a thromboembolism?
A) Monitor the patient for loss of deep tendon reflexes.
B) Massage her calves when the woman complains of pain.
C) Apply compression stockings.
D) Maintain a restriction on fluid intake.

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Applying compression stockings would be an appropriate nursing action.Loss of deep tendon reflexes would be related to pre-eclampsia.Massaging the calves is not appropriate because this may dislodge a thromboembolism into the bloodstream (if one is present).Appropriate nursing care would include maintaining adequate hydration,not restricting fluid intake.

Which Is Important to Include in Nursing Care When Caring