A nurse is assisting with a venous Doppler ultrasound study of the extremities.Which finding should the nurse recognize as critical and report to the requesting health-care provider immediately?

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Deep vein thrombosis is a critical finding that requires immediate notification of the health-care provider, as it can lead to potentially life-threatening complications such as pulmonary embolism. Chronic venous insufficiency, primary varicose veins, and peripheral vascular disease are important findings that require further evaluation and management but are not as urgent as deep vein thrombosis.

A Nurse Is Assisting with a Venous Doppler Ultrasound Study