title: Reducing patients risk of venous thromboembolism.
abstract: As the largest professional group involved in direct clinical care, nurses have a vital role to play in venous thromboembolism prevention. This article describes the condition and its implications for patients. It discusses how nurses can reduce the risk of harm to patients through risk assessment and thromboprophylaxis, and by educating patients.
authors.affiliation: Plymouth Hospital Trust, VTE National Nursing and Midwifery Network.
authors.forename: Huw
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Rowswell
authors.forename: Carol
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Law
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019985:Benchmarking; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D018570:Risk Assessment; D040242:Risk Reduction Behavior; D054556:Venous Thromboembolism / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants