Deep vein thrombosis is a serious condition because a blood clot that has formed in your vein can break loose, travel through your bloodstream and lodge in your lungs, blocking blood flow (pulmonary embolism).
Nursing Action for Deep vein thrombosis Clients
- Elevate legs, maintaining slight knee flexion, while in bed.
- Apply warm, moist compresses to right leg using a 2-hour-on,
- 2-hour-off schedule around the clock.
- Administer prescribed analgesics and evaluate effectiveness.
- Spend time with Patient/client to explain venous thrombosis and
- its treatment.
- Give Emotional support client and family
- Apply antiembolism stockings as ordered; remove for 30 minutes every 8 hours
Sources
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/deep-vein-thrombosis/DS01005
http://wps.prenhall.com/wps/media/objects/737/755395/deep_vein_thrombosis.pdf
