Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
A nurse working a surgical unit, notices a patient is experiencing SOB, calf pain, and warmth over the posterior calf. All of these may indicate which of the following medical conditions?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
All of these factors (SOB, calf pain, and warmth) indicate a deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can be a postoperative complication.