A client has a deep vein thrombosis (DVT).What comfort measure does the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

Name: A client has a deep vein thrombosis (DVT).What comfort measure does the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
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Warm moist packs will help with the pain of a DVT.Ambulation is not a comfort measure.Massaging the client's legs is contraindicated to prevent complications such as pulmonary embolism.Ice packs are not recommended for DVT.

A Client Has a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)