A postpartum woman has a suspected deep vein thrombosis (DVT).Which diagnostic studies does the nurse prepare the woman to possibly have?

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Diagnostic tests for DVT include D-dimer (a fibrin degradation product),venous duplex ultrasound,and possibly an MRI.The venogram is contraindicated in pregnancy.A V/Q scan might be ordered if a question of pulmonary embolism existed,but in pregnancy,a spiral CT scan would be the better option.

A Postpartum Woman Has a Suspected Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)