What is the relationship of phlebitis to thrombophlebitis? Why should the clinician avoid massage of the affected area?
What is the relationship of phlebitis to thrombophlebitis? Why should the clinician avoid massage of the affected area?
Answer: Deep venous phlebitis can stimulate the formation of thrombus on the vessel wall (thrombophlebitis). Massage may dislodge a clot as an emboli.
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