Teaching handout about prevention & early recognition of venous thromboembolisms

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) (2023) report that 60,000 – 100,000 Americans die each year from venous thromboembolisms and the resulting pulmonary embolisms. Nurses play a key role in the prevention of the development of VTEs.

For this assignment, create a 1- (one) page client teaching handout about prevention and early recognition of venous thromboembolisms in the newly postoperative client. Because this is for a client, use clear, concise language. Guidelines from the CDC for creating client teaching information are available here.

You may use Word, PowerPoint, Canva, etc. to create the handout as long as it can be uploaded below. You can include facts, figures, pictures, etc. to enhance the handout if you choose.

• Include these headings at a minimum:
  • Risk Factors
  • Signs and Symptoms to Report to Your Nurse
  • Actions Your Nurse Might Perform to Prevent the Development of a Clot
  • References
    • Give credit to your sources using APA 7th edition format.