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A 73-year-old client on a telemetry unit is being evaluated for clotting and bleeding disorder. Assessment data include bilateral calf pain with redness and warmth after bedrest. Which intervention best reduces the client's risk of complications?

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Delay teaching until the day of discharge only.Restrict all movement without individualized assessment.Ignore small changes until they become severe.Identify risk early, implement prevention measures, teach warning signs, and plan timely reassessment.

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D. Identify risk early, implement prevention measures, teach warning signs, and plan timely reassessment.

Why

Risk reduction focuses on early identification, prevention, teaching, and reassessment rather than unnecessary restriction or delay.

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A 73-year-old client on a telemetry unit is being evaluated for clotting and bleeding disorder. Assessment data include bilateral calf pain with redness and warmth after bedrest. Which intervention best reduces the client's risk of complications?

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