List nursing interventions that aim to prevent DVT (some notecards some not)

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early ambulation

getting patient up and walking as soon as possible

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sequential pneumatic compression divide

chamber that inflate and deflate around the leg to push blood up

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anti-embolism/compression sock

compresses the leg to decrease blood pooling

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avoid constricting clothing

prevents interference with venous blood flow

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prophylactic anticoagulants

when ordered meds can be given to help especially after orthopedic surgery preventing DVT before it happens