A postpartum woman overhears the nurse tell the obstetrics clinician that she has a positive Homans sign and asks what it means.The nurse's best response is:

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Discomfort in the calf with sharp dorsiflexion of the foot may indicate deep vein thrombosis.Edema is within normal limits for the first few days until the excess interstitial fluid is remobilized and excreted.Deep tendon reflexes should be 1+ to 2+.A "fleshy" odor,not a foul odor,is within normal limits.

A Postpartum Woman Overhears the Nurse Tell the Obstetrics Clinician