A patient is transferred to the post-surgical unit and the nurse receives a report on their status. During the report, they are notified that the patient has a history of thrombocytopenia. Which of the following measures should the nurse perform to reduce the risk of this patient developing a blood clot?

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In order to reduce the risk of a blood clot, the nurse should provide prophylactic aspirin as ordered to reduce clot formation and tell the patient to avoid crossing their legs. Aspirin works as an anticoagulant to prevent platelets from sticking together. The patient should refrain from crossing their legs, which can occlude the vessels in the lower legs and promote clotting.

A Patient Is Transferred to the Post-Surgical Unit and the Nurse