A postpartum client reports calf discomfort when the nurse supports her left knee and dorsiflexes her foot.Which of these actions should the nurse take?

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Both the hemoglobin and hematocrit rise by the 7th day,unless excessive blood loss occurs.There is an increased risk for clots because of increased levels of clotting factors.Clients who have varicose veins,a cesarean birth,or a history of thrombophlebitis are at greater risk for thrombus formation.The health care provider should be contacted immediately if a client exhibits any sign of thrombus formation.

A Postpartum Client Reports Calf Discomfort When the Nurse Supports