Question

The nursing care plan for a client in traction specifies regular assessments for venous thromboembolism (VTE). When assessing a client's lower limbs, what sign or symptom is suggestive of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

A) Increased warmth of the calfB) Decreased circumference of the calfC) Loss of sensation to the calfD) Pale-appearing calf

Answer 1

A) Increased warmth of the calf

Step-by-step explanation:

Other signs include:

• redness
• swelling
• calf tenderness.

Symptoms not included are:

• decreased circumference of the calf
• loss of sensation in the calf
• pale-appearing calf.