Question

An older adult client has a history of a deep vein thrombosis. the client should be taught to avoid excessive intake of which vitamin or nutrient?

Answer 1

The client should be taught to avoid excessive intake of vitamin K.

What is deep vein thrombosis?

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in the body, usually in the legs.

Deep vein thrombosis can cause leg pain or swelling.

Deep vein thrombosis can be serious because blood clots in the veins can break loose. The clots can then travel through the bloodstream and get stuck in the lungs, blocking blood flow (pulmonary embolism).

Causes of deep vein thrombosis include:

• Being sedentary due to bed rest or sitting too long without moving, such as during travel.
• Family history of blood clots.
• Having a long-term (indwelling) catheter, a tube in a blood vessel.
• Obesity.

Deep vein thrombosis symptoms can include:

• Leg swelling
• Leg pain, cramping or soreness that often starts in the calf
• Change in skin color on the leg — such as red or purple, depending on the color of your skin
• A feeling of warmth on the affected leg.

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