Which action should a nurse perform to prevent deep vein thrombosis when caring for a postsurgical client?

Answer: Reinforce the need to perform leg exercises every hour when awake

Deep vein thrombosis its when a clotform in deep veins, usually on the legs, because the blood flow slowed down. The clot can move later and clog an important artery.

A common trigger is immobilization and hospitalization, so the patient should be moving his legs every hour to avoid this situation.