The nurse is caring for a client with a right calf venous thrombo-embolism. Which of the following information requires immediate action by the nurse?
A)Complaint of left calf pain
B)New onset shortness of breath
C)Red skin colour of left lower leg
D)Temperature of 38°C (100.4°F)

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New onset dyspnea suggests a pulmonary embolus, which will require rapid actions such as oxygen administration and notification of the health care provider. The other findings are typical of VTE.

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