The nurse is caring for a patient who is on a heparin drip for a deep vein thrombosis (DVT).During the bath,the nurse will wash the lower extremities using which of the following?

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In a patient with a current DVT,light short strokes are recommended.Because of the risk of dislodging a deep vein thrombosis,do not use long,firm strokes to wash the lower extremities of patients with a deep vein thrombosis or blood-clotting disorder.Use short,light strokes instead.Avoid massaging the legs.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is on a Heparin