PN Maternal Newborn 2020 with NGN
PN Maternal Newborn 2020 with NGN ( 57 Questions)
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse concerning a client on a postpartum unit following a cesarean birth. Which of the following measures should the nurse include in the instructions to prevent thrombophlebitis?
Correct. Applying elastic stockings (compression stockings) helps promote venous return and prevent stasis of blood, which can contribute to thrombophlebitis.
Incorrect. Applying warm, moist packs can provide comfort but does not specifically prevent thrombophlebitis.
Incorrect. Ambulation is important for preventing thrombophlebitis as it encourages blood flow, but it should be combined with other measures like wearing elastic stockings.
Incorrect. While NSAIDs can be used for pain relief, they do not directly prevent thrombophlebitis. Other measures like compression stockings are more specific for prevention.
A. Correct. Applying elastic stockings (compression stockings) helps promote venous return and prevent stasis of blood, which can contribute to thrombophlebitis.
B. Incorrect. Applying warm, moist packs can provide comfort but does not specifically prevent thrombophlebitis.
C. Incorrect. Ambulation is important for preventing thrombophlebitis as it encourages blood flow, but it should be combined with other measures like wearing elastic stockings.
D. Incorrect. While NSAIDs can be used for pain relief, they do not directly prevent
thrombophlebitis. Other measures like compression stockings are more specific for prevention.