PANCE Exam Practice Questions: Quiz 377

You are asked to see a 78-year-old woman prior to surgical repair of a femoral neck fracture. Her medical problems include hypertension, osteoporosis, and hypothyroidism. Morphine is the only medication ordered so far.She is comfortable at rest. Her BP is 136/82, HR 88, RR 16. Her cardiac examination is normal, and her lungs are clear. What is the best recommendationto prevent postoperative venous thrombosis?
- a. Postoperative low-dose ASA
- b. Postoperative SCDs (sequential compression devices)
- c. Early mobilization and ambulation
- d. Postoperative subcutaneous low-molecular-weight heparin

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