A client with thrombophlebitis is admitted to your unit. What would be important to assess this client for?

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Homans' signs are important to assess for in a client with thrombophlebitis. This involves assessing for pain in the calf when flexing the foot (known as dorsiflexion). Chvostek's sign is used to assess for hypocalcemia, Trousseau's sign is used to assess for hypocalcemia or hypomagnesemia, and Virchow's triad refers to the three factors that contribute to the formation of blood clots (stasis of blood flow, damage to blood vessel walls, and alterations in blood coagulation).

A Client with Thrombophlebitis Is Admitted to Your Unit