When Assessing a Postoperative Patient,the Nurse Notes Tenderness,redness,and Swelling in the Left
Multiple Choice
When assessing a postoperative patient,the nurse notes tenderness,redness,and swelling in the left calf.What should the nurse do next?
A) Massage the lower leg.
B) Contact the surgeon and prepare for heparin therapy.
C) Keep the leg in a dependent position.
D) Have the patient exercise that extremity.
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