Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
The client presents to the outpatient clinic complaining of calf pain. The client reports returning from an airplane trip the previous day. Which should the nurse assess first?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Calf pain post-flight suggests DVT; assessing for chest pain (C) rules out pulmonary embolism, a priority. Lung/heart sounds (A), trip length (B), and calf exam (D) follow.