A Patient Is Recovering from Several Hours of Orthopedic Surgery

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient is recovering from several hours of orthopedic surgery. During an assessment of the patient's lower legs, the nurse will monitor for signs of acute venous symptoms. Signs of acute venous symptoms include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Sudden onset
• B) Warm, red, and swollen calf
• C) Pain that is worse at the end of the day
• D) Aching, tired pain, with a feeling of fullness
• E) Pain that is relieved with elevation of the leg.
• F) Intense, sharp pain, with the deep muscle tender to the touch

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