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.What should the nurse suspect,and then what should the nurse implement to confirm the diagnosis?

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

A Woman Who Has Recently Given Birth Complains of Pain