A nurse expects that a patient diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in her right lower leg will most likely have an order for which method of heat application?
A) Aquathermia pad
B) Sitz bath
C) Hot-water bottle
D) Warming blanket

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The best choice for heat application in a patient with DVT is an Aquathermia pad. This method provides moist heat and promotes vasodilation, which can improve blood flow and prevent blood clots from forming. Sitz baths and hot-water bottles may also provide heat, but they do not offer the same degree of control as an Aquathermia pad. A warming blanket is not a suitable method for local heat application and may promote clot formation.

A Nurse Expects That a Patient Diagnosed with a Deep