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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