The Postsurgical Patient Has a Painful and Swollen Right Calf

question 46

Multiple Choice

The postsurgical patient has a painful and swollen right calf that appears to be larger than the calf of the left leg.What is the nurse assessing for when she flexes the patient's right leg and dorsiflexes the foot?

• A) Pain,which would be a positive Homans' sign
• B) Muscular spasm,which would be a sign of hypocalcemia
• C) Rigidity,which would be a sign of ankylosis
• D) Crepitus,which would be a sign of a joint disorder

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Definitions:

Internal Controls

Procedures and mechanisms established by a company to ensure the integrity of financial and accounting information, promote accountability, and prevent fraud.

Safeguard Assets

Measures and procedures implemented by a company to protect its assets from theft, damage, or misuse.

Overstate Liabilities

Refers to the act of reporting liabilities on the financial statements at amounts higher than what is true or accurate.

Internal Controls

Mechanisms, policies, and procedures implemented by a company to ensure the integrity of financial and accounting information, promote accountability, and prevent fraud.