The patient has been immobile at home after having had leg trauma in an automobile accident and is now being admitted with calf pain and localized swelling of the calf muscle.One test that is contraindicated in assessment of this patient is testing for _____________.

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Homans' sign is contraindicated because it involves dorsiflexion of the foot, which can dislodge a clot if deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is present, potentially leading to a pulmonary embolism.

The Patient Has Been Immobile at Home After Having Had