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A client has been on prolonged bedrest following surgery. The nurse notes that the patient has pain in the right calf on palpation with dorsiflexion of the ankle. Which of the following causes does the nurse suspect?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Calf pain with dorsiflexion (Homan's sign) suggests deep vein thrombosis (D), common after prolonged bedrest. Arthritis (A), muscle strain (B), and compartment syndrome (C) present differently.