EPISODE · Oct 2, 2025 · 16 MIN
EP 60 - Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
from Pulse Check with Archer Nursing · host Archer Review
In this episode, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down deep vein thrombosis (DVT)—what it is, why it matters, and how nurses can recognize subtle signs before it becomes a life-threatening pulmonary embolism (PE). From anatomy review to Virchow’s triad and a bedside story of a post-op client, you’ll walk away with a clear picture of what to do when you suspect a clot. What you'll learn:Key signs: ache, swelling, warmth, tenderness in the calf Priority nursing actions, first-line treatment, and PE red flags Post-op prevention: ambulation, SCDs, hydration Discharge teaching: bleeding precautions on anticoagulants Who should watch: Students prepping for med-surg exams, new grads on surgical units, or any nurse who wants a quick, practical workflow for recognizing and managing suspected DVT before it escalates into a pulmonary embolism. Find everything Archer Review has to offer: archerreview.link/PulseCheck Use code PULSECHECK10 - an exclusive discount just for our listeners! Connect with us! 📸 Instagram: @archernursing 📘 Facebook: Archer NCLEX Review 🎵 TikTok: @archernursing ▶️ YouTube: Archer Review NCLEX, USMLE, TEAS7, and FNP
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In this episode, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down deep vein thrombosis (DVT)—what it is, why it matters, and how nurses can recognize subtle signs before it becomes a life-threatening pulmonary embolism (PE). From anatomy review to Virchow’s triad and a bedside story of a post-op client, you’ll walk away with a clear picture of what to do when you suspect a clot. What you'll learn:Key signs: ache, swelling, warmth, tenderness in the calf Priority nursing actions, first-line treatment, and PE red flags Post-op prevention: ambulation, SCDs, hydration Discharge teaching: bleeding precautions on anticoagulants Who should watch: Students prepping for med-surg exams, new grads on surgical units, or any nurse who wants a quick, practical workflow for recognizing and managing suspected DVT before it escalates into a pulmonary embolism. Find everything Archer Review has to offer: archerreview.link/PulseCheck Use code PULSECHECK10 - an exclusive discount just for our listeners! Connect with us! 📸 Instagram: @archernursing 📘 Facebook: Archer NCLEX Review 🎵 TikTok: @archernursing ▶️ YouTube: Archer Review NCLEX, USMLE, TEAS7, and FNP
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