The client is admitted with a possible deep vein thrombosis. Nursing i

The client is admitted with a possible deep vein thrombosis. Nursing interventions should be designed to prevent which complication?

1. Myocardial infarction
2. Renal failure
3. Pulmonary embolism
4. Pneumonia

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: The thrombus is less likely to cause a myocardial infarction.
Rationale 2: The thrombus is not going to cause renal failure.
Rationale 3: The presence of a deep vein thrombosis is a risk factor for the development of a pulmonary embolism. The nurse should design interventions to help prevent that development.
Rationale 4: The thrombus is not going to cause pneumonia.