The Nurse Is Assessing a Client Recovering from Abdominal Surgery

question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a client recovering from abdominal surgery for the development of a deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following would indicate that the client is experiencing this disorder? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Pain and tenderness of the lower extremity
• B) Red area on a limb that is warm to the touch
• C) Unexplained dyspnea
• D) Chest pain
• E) Hemoptysis
• F) Drop in blood pressure