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A Nurse Performs Homans Maneuver by Flexing the Knee and Sharply

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A nurse performs Homans maneuver by flexing the knee and sharply dorsiflexing the foot.What response indicates a positive Homans sign?


A) Cramping of the toes
B) Resisting dorsiflexion
C) Pain in the calf area
D) Blanching of the sole

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