A 36-year-old postpartum client is at increased risk of deep vein thrombosis based on her age and a history of a previous DVT. Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate to prevent DVT in this client?

• While sitting in the chair, help the client to sit with her legs crossed
• Place thigh-high anti-embolism stockings on the client
• Instruct the client to stay in bed and turn from side to side every 2 hours
• Restrict fluid intake to 500 mL per day for the first week after birth

The nurse is caring for a client who has a history of DVTs who delivered a baby earlier in the shift. During the assessment, the nurse notices the client’s right posterior tibial and dorsalis pedis pulses are diminished. Which of the following interventions would NOT be appropriate at this time? Select all that apply.

• Heat packs
• Notifying the provider
• Obtaining a full set of vitals
• Massaging the area
• Ambulation

A client is being discharged home from the hospital after being treated for a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The nurse is preparing to educate the client on the new prescription for an anti-thrombotic medication. Which of the following medications is an anti-thrombotic?

• Epoetin
• Escitalopram
• Enalapril
• Enoxaparin

The nurse is caring for an older adult who is hospitalized for a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The nurse enters the room and notices the client’s face is drooping on the right side. What is the first thing the nurse should do?

• Check the client's pupils
• Call the provider
• Get a set of vital signs
• Ask the client to smile

The nurse is caring for a client who has a DVT. The client’s ABCs are intact. Which is the priority intervention for this client?

• Begin continuous pulse oximetry monitoring
• Place bilateral SCDs as ordered
• Start heparin IV drip as ordered
• Initiate seizure precautions