Anticipate the physician ordering for this patient

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Nancy is a 42-year-old patient has a business where travel is required. She has traveled on a plane to Europe, Asia, and across the USA. Many flights are a minimum of 3 -12 hours. After one flight, noticed that right leg was swollen and discolored. She went to the family physician to be evaluated. She tells the nurse that she has often noticed that after long flights, her legs feel achy and heavy and she does have varicose veins.

1. What risks and symptoms for DVT does Nancy present with?

2. What tests do you anticipate the physician ordering for this patient?

3. What is the priority assessment for Nancy?

4. What type of education does Nancy need?

5. What are your suggestions for Nancy when she travels?

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