Question: David Barton David is on his 3rd postpartum day, has been receiving IV heparin for about 30 hours and the findings in his leg have

David Barton David is on his 3rd postpartum day, has been receiving IV heparin for about 30 hours and the findings in his leg have subsided. His aPTT is 60 seconds (Therapeutic reference range 55-70 seconds) and his INR is 2 (Therapeutic reference range 2-3). His left leg remains swollen and slightly larger in diameter than the right, however there are no areas of discoloration, or warmth. He reports that the pain in his leg is a 1 on a scale of 0-10. The provider prescribes that the IV heparin be discontinued, and subcutaneous enoxaparin (Lovenox) be started. The provider approves activity as tolerated and writes prescription for discharge later in the day. David's fundus is firm, 2 cm below the umbilicus and midline, Lochia is scant with a few small clots, His perineal repair site is bruised and somewhat swollen, but the suture line is intact and healing. The indwelling catheter has been removed and the nurse assists him to the bathroom where he is able to void. The newborn has been feeding regularly and David's milk supply is coming in. David tells the nurse "John and I are excited to take the baby home today. I just really want to sleep in my own bed." The nurse provides discharge instructions regarding postpartum care and home management of the DVT. Which of the following statements made by the client indicate effective understanding of the nurse's teaching? (Select all that apply.) "I will give myself shots in the same place on my abdomen." [)"I should switch to a soft-bristle toothbrush." "I'm going to need these shots for several months." "I shouldn't use birth control pills from now on.""It shouldn't be a problem for me to start my testosterone at 6 months like we planned." "I will wear anti-embolic stockings during the day." K "I should try to stay on bedrest when we get home." "I'm going to need to go into the clinic to get my blood checked frequently.quot

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