A Client Reports to the Hospital with a Swollen Mass

question 18

Multiple Choice

A client reports to the hospital with a swollen mass on the left leg. Physical examination reveals that the swollen mass is red, tender, and is textured like a rope. A review of the client's records show that the client has recently undergone an orthopedic surgery on his right leg. Which condition has the client developed?

• A) Deep venous thromboembolism
• B) Pulmonary embolism
• C) Chronic venous insufficiency
• D) Varicose vein

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