Question

If a woman is at risk for thrombus and is not ready to ambulate, nurses might intervene by doing all of these interventions except:

a. Putting her in antiembolic stockings (TED hose) and/or sequential compression device (SCD) boots.
b. Having her flex, extend, and rotate her feet, ankles, and legs.
c. Having her sit in a chair.
d. Notifying the physician immediately if a positive Homans' sign occurs.

Answer 1

Nurses might intervene for a woman at risk for thrombus and not ready to ambulate by using antiembolic stockings and/or sequential compression device boots, having her perform foot, ankle, and leg movements, and encouraging her to sit in a chair.

Step-by-step explanation:

The interventions that nurses might use for a woman at risk for thrombus and not ready to ambulate include putting her in antiembolic stockings (TED hose) and/or sequential compression device (SCD) boots, having her flex, extend, and rotate her feet, ankles, and legs, and having her sit in a chair. However, they should not notify the physician immediately if a positive Homans' sign occurs, as this can potentially dislodge the thrombus and lead to further complications.