Case Summary A 69-year-old male client is admitted to the medical-surgical unit for an evaluation of pain and edema of the right lower extremity. The onset of symptoms was 2 days prior to arrival. Client is diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis requiring heparin therapy. The nurse on the medical-surgical unit is caring for a 69-year-old male client with pain and swelling of the right lower extremity.   Nurses’ Notes     Day 1. 0930 Admission note: Client admitted from the Emergency Department via stretcher and transferred to bed. Client is alert and oriented. Saline lock IV in the R antecubital vein patent. Right lower extremity noted to have 2+ pedal edema, pain 8/10 in right calf. Warmth noted to right calf. Positive Homan’s sign to R lower extremity noted. Client has positive motion and sensation to right lower extremity. Right pedal pulse weak, palpable. R lower extremity elevated on 2 pillows.  VS: BP 145/82, HR 96, RR 16, Temp 36.7C (98F). Client ordered to be on complete bedrest. Client made aware. 1010: Radiology called results of right leg ultrasound: Positive for deep vein thrombosis of the right posterior tibial vein. Provider made aware. New orders pending.   Nurses’ notes have been updated with most recent radiology results. Based on the above scenario, which interventions would be implemented for this patient’s plan of care?

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