A Patient Is Recovering from Several Hours of Orthopedic Surgery

question 27

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

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