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Which nursing intervention should be given the highest priority if a client has developed thrombophlebitis of the left leg?

Asked by C.Bancroft, Last updated: Apr 13, 2024

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aguet1626

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Answered Dec 08, 2016

The nurse should elevate the leg first.

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John Adney

John Adney

John Adney
John Adney
Elevate leg
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John Smith

John Smith

John Smith
John Smith

Answered Sep 13, 2016

Elevate leg on 2 pillows

The correct answer is A: Elevate leg on 2 pillows The first goal of nonpharmacologic interventions is to minimize edema of the affected extremity by leg elevation.
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