Question

The nurse is preparing a client with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) for a Venous

Doppler evaluation. Which of the following would be necessary for preparing the client
for this test?
A) Client should be NPO after midnight
B) Client should receive a sedative medication prior to the test
C) Discontinue anti-coagulant therapy prior to the test
D) No special preparation is necessary

Answer 1

For a Venous Doppler evaluation of a deep vein thrombosis, no special preparation is necessary, meaning clients do not need to fast, take sedatives, or discontinue anti-coagulant therapy.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer to the question on how a client with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) should be prepared for a Venous Doppler evaluation is D) No special preparation is necessary. Venous Doppler ultrasound is a non-invasive test used to estimate the blood flow through your blood vessels. For this test, the client does not require to be NPO (nothing by mouth) after midnight, nor do they need a sedative medication before the exam. Additionally, there is no need to discontinue anti-coagulant therapy prior to the test, as the management of anticoagulation should be determined by the healthcare provider based on the individual clinical scenario.