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The Nurse Is Providing Care for an Older Adult Client

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The nurse is providing care for an older adult client after a left knee joint replacement. The client is resisting offers for frequent assisted ambulation. Which manifestation during assessment causes the nurse to suspect the formation of a deep venous thrombus?


A) Reports of pain in the left leg
B) Palpable warmth over a leg vein
C) Pain when the left ankle is flexed
D) Severe pain during ambulation

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