Discuss the pathophysiology of a DVT

Nursing Educator Students:

Consider that you are an educator for an acute care facility, providing education for staff nurses related to a patient with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Please answer the following questions based on the case study. Your answers should be brief and to the point for ALL questions. The word count is outlined within each question. Points will be deducted for going over the word limit for each question. 

1. Discuss the pathophysiology of a DVT. (in no more than 150 words).

2. List the tests that are commonly included in a coagulation panel and briefly describe what the test measures and why each is needed. (in no more than 150 words)

3. Explain thrombolysis and why it may be included in the original treatment of a DVT. (in no more than 100 words)

4. When performing a nursing assessment of the patient in this case, what questions would be important to note during the history and review of the systems? (in no more than 150 words)

5. When performing a physical exam of the patient in this case, what specific components of a physical examination would be important to perform during the nursing assessment? Provide documentation of a sample nursing note using the information from the case and any findings you might expect from a person with a DVT. (in no more than 2 pages)

6. Discuss why rivaroxaban was selected, if there are any specific labs that need to be monitored, any specific scheduled timing and any other considerations you believe are important. Use current clinical guidelines and other scholarly articles to support your information. (in 150 words or less)

7. When considering the information in the health history, what are the considerations for the patient’s medications? Do medications appear to be appropriate? Why or why not? (in 100 words or less)

8. Discuss a detailed teaching plan for this patient including medications, diet, follow-up care (in no more than 2 pages)