A Patient Is Recovering After Having Undergone Several Hours of Orthopedic

question 32

Multiple Choice

A patient is recovering after having undergone several hours of orthopedic surgery.During assessment of the patient's lower legs,the nurse will look for signs of acute venous problems.What are these signs of acute venous problems? (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 worse at the end of the day
• D)Sudden onset
• E)Warm,red,and swollen calf
• F)Pain relieved with elevation of leg

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