ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
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A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for four patients who are 24 to 36 hours postoperative. Which of the following surgical procedures places the patient at risk for deep-vein thrombosis?
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Rationale: Hip arthroplasty, or hip replacement surgery, is a procedure that has been associated with a higher risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). This is due to factors such as the length of the procedure, the immobility of the patient during and after the procedure, and the location of the surgery in the lower extremities.
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