Preventive measures for venous thromboembolism (VTE) have been prescribed according to the patient's assessed risk factors.
This phrase indicates that a patient's risk for VTE has been evaluated, and appropriate prophylactic measures, such as anticoagulant medication or mechanical devices, have been prescribed based on that assessment. This aligns with patient safety protocols to minimize the risk of VTE in hospitalized or at-risk patients.
"Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis ordered based on risk stratification using the Padua Prediction Score."
Used when documenting the implementation of VTE prevention strategies in the patient's plan of care.
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