During a postpartum assessment, a woman reports that her right calf is painful. The nurse observes edema and redness along the saphenous vein in the right lower leg. Based on this finding, the nurse explains that the probable treatment will involve:

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Anticoagulant therapy is continued with heparin or Coumadin for 6 weeks after birth to minimize the risk of embolism.

During a Postpartum Assessment, a Woman Reports That Her Right