A postoperative patient is on bed rest following abdominal s…
A postoperative patient is on bed rest following abdominal surgery. The provider prescribes sequential compression devices (SCDs), early ambulation, and anticoagulant therapy to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
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A nurse is assessing a patient with insomnia. The patient reports difficulty falling asleep, waking up frequently, and feeling fatigued during the day. The nurse identifies which factor as most likely contributing to the sleep disturbance?
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