Practice Question
A nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled for a cesarean birth. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Apply sequential compression devices prior to the procedure.
Rationale:
💎Cesarean birth increases the client’s risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) due to pregnancy-related hypercoagulability and postoperative immobility.
💎Sequential compression devices (SCDs) are applied before anesthesia induction to promote venous return and reduce stasis during and after surgery.
💎This intervention is a standard preoperative safety measure for cesarean clients, especially if early ambulation will be delayed.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4
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