The nurse is caring for a patient within the first four hours of her cesarean birth. Which of the following nursing interventions would be appropriate to prevent thrombophlebitis?

The nurse is caring for a patient within the first four hours of her cesarean birth. Which of the following nursing interventions would be appropriate to prevent thrombophlebitis?



a) Roll a bath blanket or towel and place it firmly behind the knees
b) Assist client in performing leg exercises every two hours
c) Ambulate the client as soon as her vital signs are stable
d) Limit oral intake of fluids for the first 24 hours to prevent nausea


Answer: c)Ambulate the client as soon as her vital signs are stable


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