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If a Woman Is at Risk for Thrombus and Is

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If a woman is at risk for thrombus and is not ready to ambulate,nurses may intervene by performing a number of interventions.Which intervention should the nurse avoid?


A) Putting the patient in antiembolic stockings (TED hose) and/or sequential compression device (SCD) boots.
B) Having the patient flex, extend, and rotate her feet, ankles, and legs.
C) Having the patient sit in a chair.
D) Notifying the physician immediately if a positive Homans' sign occurs.

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