What is the Role of Nurses in Managing Clot Formation?
Nurses play a critical role in both prevention and management of clot formation:
- Patient Education: Educating patients about the risk factors and symptoms of blood clots. - Monitoring: Regular monitoring of patients on anticoagulant therapy to ensure therapeutic levels are maintained. - Early Mobilization: Encouraging early ambulation post-surgery to reduce the risk of DVT. - Administering Medications: Proper administration and monitoring of anticoagulant medications. - Compression Therapy: Assisting with the use of compression stockings to prevent DVT.
