The nurse is caring for a breastfeeding client recovering from a cesarean section. The physician diagnoses her with superficial venous thrombosis. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate carrying out first?

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A)The treatment for superficial venous thrombosis involves resting the extremity, administering anti-inflammatory agents, and applying warm, moist compresses over the affected vein. Ambulation would increase the inflammation. Heparin or warfarin is preferred over aspirin for treatment of venous thrombosis, and both are safe for lactating mothers. Methylergonovine is given only for postpartum hemorrhage and would cause vasoconstriction of an already inflamed vessel.
B)The treatment for superficial venous thrombosis involves resting the extremity, administering anti-inflammatory agents, and applying warm, moist compresses over the affected vein. Ambulation would increase the inflammation. Heparin or warfarin is preferred over aspirin for treatment of venous thrombosis, and both are safe for lactating mothers. Methylergonovine is given only for postpartum hemorrhage and would cause vasoconstriction of an already inflamed vessel.
C)The treatment for superficial venous thrombosis involves resting the extremity, administering anti-inflammatory agents, and applying warm, moist compresses over the affected vein. Ambulation would increase the inflammation. Heparin or warfarin is preferred over aspirin for treatment of venous thrombosis, and both are safe for lactating mothers. Methylergonovine is given only for postpartum hemorrhage and would cause vasoconstriction of an already inflamed vessel.
D)The treatment for superficial venous thrombosis involves resting the extremity, administering anti-inflammatory agents, and applying warm, moist compresses over the affected vein. Ambulation would increase the inflammation. Heparin or warfarin is preferred over aspirin for treatment of venous thrombosis, and both are safe for lactating mothers. Methylergonovine is given only for postpartum hemorrhage and would cause vasoconstriction of an already inflamed vessel.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Breastfeeding Client Recovering from a Cesarean