The nurse observes the patient as she ambulates to the bathroom. Which clinical finding might indicate development of a DVT (deep vein thrombosis)?

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Deep vein thrombosis may cause pain on ambulation and stiffness of the affected leg. A slow gait, shuffling gait, and needing ambulatory support are common observations of the postpartum patient because of weakness and discomfort of the perineum.

The Nurse Observes the Patient as She Ambulates to the Bathroom