The nurse is assigned to care for a patient with a history of thromboembolism but in whom conventional anticoagulant therapy is contraindicated due a recent spinal injury. The nurse adds which preventative measure to the patient’s plan of care to prevent thromboembolism?

The nurse is instructing the student nurse on proper sterile technique. Which statements are included in the teaching? Select all that apply.

The patient has requested to try electroacupuncture for chronic pain. Which of the following, if part of the patient’s past medical history, would prompt the nurse to contact the provider to have the order discontinued?