A woman who has recently given birth complains of pain and tenderness in her leg.On physical examination the nurse notices warmth and redness over an enlarged,hardened area.The nurse should suspect __________ and should confirm the diagnosis by ___________.

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Pain and tenderness in the extremities,which show warmth,redness,and hardness,likely indicate thrombophlebitis.Doppler ultrasound is a common noninvasive way to confirm diagnosis.

A Woman Who Has Recently Given Birth Complains of Pain