A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for four clients who are 24 to 36 hr postoperative.
Which of the following surgical procedures places the client at risk for deep-vein thrombosis?
Cataract extraction.
Myringotomy.
Laparoscopic appendectomy.
Hip arthroplasty.
The Correct Answer is D
Choice A rationale:
Cataract extraction is a minor procedure and does not pose a significant risk for DVT.
Choice B rationale:
Myringotomy, a procedure to drain fluid from the middle ear, also does not significantly increase DVT risk.
Choice C rationale:
Laparoscopic appendectomy, while more invasive, still carries a lower DVT risk compared to major orthopedic surgeries.
Choice D rationale:
Hip arthroplasty, a major orthopedic surgery, poses a high risk for DVT due to prolonged immobility and venous stasis.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Choice A rationale:
Cataract extraction is a minor procedure and does not pose a significant risk for DVT.
Choice B rationale:
Myringotomy, a procedure to drain fluid from the middle ear, also does not significantly increase DVT risk.
Choice C rationale:
Laparoscopic appendectomy, while more invasive, still carries a lower DVT risk compared to major orthopedic surgeries.
Choice D rationale:
Hip arthroplasty, a major orthopedic surgery, poses a high risk for DVT due to prolonged immobility and venous stasis.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
Choice A rationale:
Placing the client back in bed during a seizure could lead to injury.
Choice B rationale:
Placing the client on his side, specifically the left side, allows for the tongue to fall forward, preventing aspiration.
Choice C rationale:
Holding the client’s arms and legs from moving could cause harm to the client or nurse.
Choice D rationale:
Inserting a tongue blade in the client’s mouth could cause injury to the client’s oral cavity.
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