The nurse is teaching a client with a fractured femur about the risk for venous thrombosis and venous thromboemboli as p

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The nurse is teaching a client with a fractured femur about the risk for venous thrombosis and venous thromboemboli as p

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The nurse is teaching a client with a fractured femur about the
risk for venous thrombosis and venous thromboemboli as part of
discharge instructions. What should the nurse include when teaching
the client? Select all that apply.
Group of answer choices
Assess the pulse in your affected foot and notify your health
care provider if it is pale and cold.
If you become suddenly short of breath, call an ambulance
immediately.
Notify your health care provider of any evidence of calf
swelling and redness.
Due to the increased risk for embolic stroke and heart attack,
carry chewable aspirin.
The risk for a thromboembolic event lasts for months after you
have been discharged.
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