NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Medical Surgical Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The client is admitted with left lower leg pain, a positive Homans' sign, and a temperature of 100.4°F (38°C). The nurse should assess the client further for signs of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Left leg pain, positive Homans' sign (pain on dorsiflexion), and low-grade fever suggest deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Further assessment for swelling, redness, or warmth confirms this. Aortic aneurysm, I.V. drug abuse, and claudication present differently.
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