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The Patient Is Immobilized After Undergoing Hip Replacement Surgery

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The patient is immobilized after undergoing hip replacement surgery.Which of the following would place the patient at risk for hemorrhage?


A) Thick, tenacious pulmonary secretions
B) Low-molecular-weight heparin doses to prevent DVT
C) SCDs wrapped around the legs to prevent DVT formation
D) Elastic stockings (TED hose) to promote venous return

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