Management of Postpartum Patients with DVT and PE
Management of Postpartum Patients with DVT and PE ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is teaching a postpartum client who is at high risk for developing a pulmonary embolism (PE) due to a history of thromboembolism.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Crossing the legs can impair venous return and increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can lead to PE.
Drinking enough fluids can prevent dehydration and blood viscosity, which are risk factors for DVT and PE.
Chest pain and shortness of breath are common signs of PE and should be reported immediately for prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Normal ranges for fluid intake are about 2 to 3 liters per day for healthy adults, but may vary depending on individual factors such as activity level, climate, and medical conditions. Normal ranges for leg crossing are not well defined, but it is generally advised to avoid prolonged periods of sitting or lying down with crossed legs.
All of the above.
The nurse should include all of these instructions in the teaching to prevent pulmonary embolism (PE) in a postpartum client who is at high risk due to a history of thromboembolism.
Choice A is correct because crossing the legs can impair venous return and increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can lead to PE.
Choice B is correct because drinking enough fluids can prevent dehydration and blood viscosity, which are risk factors for DVT and PE.
Choice C is correct because chest pain and shortness of breath are common signs of PE and should be reported immediately for prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Normal ranges for fluid intake are about 2 to 3 liters per day for healthy adults, but may vary depending on individual factors such as activity level, climate, and medical conditions. Normal ranges for leg crossing are not well defined, but it is generally advised to avoid prolonged periods of sitting or lying down with crossed legs.