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Simulated
The nurse is assessing a client who is three days postpartum for lower extremity thrombophlebitis. Which of the following assessment findings would support this diagnosis? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
C,D
Rationale
Edema (C) and tenderness (D) are classic signs of thrombophlebitis. Muscle weakness (A), ulcers (B), cyanosis (C), and hair loss (D) are not typically associated.