The Nurse Is Assessing a Pregnant Patient Who Is 35

The nurse is assessing a pregnant patient who is 35 weeks pregnant. The patient reports unremitting calf pain. The nurse elicits a positive Homans' sign. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

A) Notifying the healthcare provider immediately
B) Recommending an increase in milk and milk products in the diet
C) Applying a heating pad to the affected area
D) Massaging the calf