An example of The Joint Commission core measures would be for the prevention of deep venous thrombosis postoperatively.Which patient would not need prophylaxis postoperatively?
A)A postoperative open-heart surgery patient who is on a ventilator
B)A postoperative total-hip replacement patient who does not get out of bed
C)A postoperative liver transplant patient who is on bed rest because of pneumonia complication
D)A postoperative appendectomy patient who ambulates with his mother three times a day

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A postoperative appendectomy patient who ambulates regularly is at lower risk for deep venous thrombosis and may not require prophylaxis.

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