The Nurse Is Utilizing the Wells Scale to Assess a Client

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse is utilizing the Wells Scale to assess a client for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following is assessed when using this scale? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Treatment for cancer
• B) Recent immobility for greater than 3 days
• C) Recovery from surgery with general anesthesia within 12 weeks
• D) Entire leg edematous
• E) Pitting edema of the symptomatic leg
• F) Blood pressure 130/86 mmHg

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