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causes of thromoembolis
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immobility,smoking,obesity,
heart dz |
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most common fatal MS comp
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thromboembolism
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thromboembolism comps
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2-3 days after injury
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seen more often with
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Fx of lower extremity or pelvis
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nurse needes to teach
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perform ankle pump exercise Q1-2hrs & increase fluids
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S/S of thromboembolism
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unilateral extremity swelling,tenderness,warmth & redness
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nurse responsibilities when s/s present
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report findings & obtain orders for treatment
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