What should the nurse do to decrease the potential for a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in a patient who is a paraplegic from a spinal cord injury?
A) Massage the patient's legs daily.
B) Perform passive range-of-motion exercises.
C) Encourage frequent warm baths.
D) Allow the patient's legs to dangle for a period of 10 minutes several times a day.
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