Which of the following nursing actions would help prevent deep vein thrombosis in a patient who has had an orthopedic surgery?
a) Apply cold packs
b) Instruct about exercise, as prescribed
c) Apply antiembolism stockings
d) Instruct about using patient-controlled analgesia, if prescribed
Answer: C
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