Deep Vein Thrombosis with correct
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The nurse is conducting a teaching session at the community center about deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Which of the following attendees at the session does the nurse determine is most at risk for developing
DVT?
1. A 41-year-old client who underwent a laparoscopic cholecystectomy
2. A 40-year-old client who smokes and uses oral contraceptives
3. A 63-year-old client post-CVA on anticoagulant therapy
4. A 30-year-old client who is at 1 week postpartum - Correct Answers2. A 40-year-old client who
smokes and uses oral contraceptives
The nurse determines that teaching has been effective for a client with deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
when the client states:
1. "I'll use a hard-backed, upright chair instead of my recliner when sitting."
2. "I'll get my blood drawn as scheduled and notify my doctor if I have unusual bleeding or bruising."
3. "I understand why I am not allowed to exercise for the next 6 weeks and will take it easy."
4. "I'll have my partner buy a low-cholesterol cookbook and we'll visit a dietician for a low-cholesterol
diet." - Correct Answers2. "I'll get my blood drawn as scheduled and notify my doctor if I have unusual
bleeding or bruising."
The nurse is assessing a postpartum woman and determines that the client may have a deep vein
thrombosis (DVT) when the nurse notes which of the following manifestations?
1. Pain in the abdomen
2. Positive pulses in the affected leg
3. Pain located in the foot
4. Ankle and leg edema - Correct Answers4. Ankle and leg edema
, The nurse on the postpartum unit is reviewing clients' charts. Which of the following clients will the
nurse plan to monitor closely due to increased risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? The client with:
(Select all that apply.)
1. Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH)
2. High parity
3. Varicose veins
4. Prematurity
5. Multiple births - Correct Answers1. Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH)
2. High parity
3. Varicose veins
The nurse is caring for a client with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and selects ineffective tissue perfusion
as a priority nursing diagnosis based on which of the following assessments?
1. Mild, aching pain described by the client
2. Pallor and coolness of the affected leg
3. Temperature of 102 degrees F
4. Heart rate of 62 - Correct Answers2. Pallor and coolness of the affected leg
The nurse is talking with a client with suspected deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The client asks the nurse if
testing for the disease is invasive. The nurse tells the client that there is a noninvasive diagnostic test for
DVT, called:
1. Electrocardiography.
2. Cardiac catheterization.
3. Plethysmography.
4. Ascending venography. - Correct Answers3. Plethysmography.
The nurse teaches the family of an older client who is at risk for developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
about prevention of the condition. Which of the following will the nurse include in the teaching?
answers 100% 2025
The nurse is conducting a teaching session at the community center about deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Which of the following attendees at the session does the nurse determine is most at risk for developing
DVT?
1. A 41-year-old client who underwent a laparoscopic cholecystectomy
2. A 40-year-old client who smokes and uses oral contraceptives
3. A 63-year-old client post-CVA on anticoagulant therapy
4. A 30-year-old client who is at 1 week postpartum - Correct Answers2. A 40-year-old client who
smokes and uses oral contraceptives
The nurse determines that teaching has been effective for a client with deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
when the client states:
1. "I'll use a hard-backed, upright chair instead of my recliner when sitting."
2. "I'll get my blood drawn as scheduled and notify my doctor if I have unusual bleeding or bruising."
3. "I understand why I am not allowed to exercise for the next 6 weeks and will take it easy."
4. "I'll have my partner buy a low-cholesterol cookbook and we'll visit a dietician for a low-cholesterol
diet." - Correct Answers2. "I'll get my blood drawn as scheduled and notify my doctor if I have unusual
bleeding or bruising."
The nurse is assessing a postpartum woman and determines that the client may have a deep vein
thrombosis (DVT) when the nurse notes which of the following manifestations?
1. Pain in the abdomen
2. Positive pulses in the affected leg
3. Pain located in the foot
4. Ankle and leg edema - Correct Answers4. Ankle and leg edema
, The nurse on the postpartum unit is reviewing clients' charts. Which of the following clients will the
nurse plan to monitor closely due to increased risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? The client with:
(Select all that apply.)
1. Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH)
2. High parity
3. Varicose veins
4. Prematurity
5. Multiple births - Correct Answers1. Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH)
2. High parity
3. Varicose veins
The nurse is caring for a client with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and selects ineffective tissue perfusion
as a priority nursing diagnosis based on which of the following assessments?
1. Mild, aching pain described by the client
2. Pallor and coolness of the affected leg
3. Temperature of 102 degrees F
4. Heart rate of 62 - Correct Answers2. Pallor and coolness of the affected leg
The nurse is talking with a client with suspected deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The client asks the nurse if
testing for the disease is invasive. The nurse tells the client that there is a noninvasive diagnostic test for
DVT, called:
1. Electrocardiography.
2. Cardiac catheterization.
3. Plethysmography.
4. Ascending venography. - Correct Answers3. Plethysmography.
The nurse teaches the family of an older client who is at risk for developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
about prevention of the condition. Which of the following will the nurse include in the teaching?
