What preventive measures should the nurse take for a patient with spinal cord injury to reduce the risk of deep-vein thrombosis (DVT)?
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Correct answer: Passive range of motion, compression devices, and ordered anticoagulants
Immobility and impaired circulation in SCI increase DVT risk; prophylaxis with ROM, devices and anticoagulants is required.
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