Multiple Choice
A postpartum client reports calf discomfort when the nurse supports her left knee and dorsiflexes her foot.Which of these actions should the nurse take?
A) Allow the client to rest,and reassess her later in the shift.
B) Chart this finding as a negative Homans' sign.
C) Massage the affected calf,and apply moist heat.
D) Report this finding to the health care provider at once.
Correct Answer:
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