A patient who is status postsurgical repair of a right hip fracture is at risk for thrombus formation and potentially pulmonary emboli.Which of the following interventions would be BEST recommended to this patient following discharge home to prevent a deep vein thrombus?

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For a patient who has been discharged home from the hospital,encouraging regular ambulation should be feasible and is the best type of activity to promote muscle pumping and thus venous return.Pneumatic calf compression is typically not available to a patient at home.Passive stretch will not enhance venous blood mobility and elevation of lower extremities will decrease edema,but does not provide an active muscle pump.

A Patient Who Is Status Postsurgical Repair of a Right