Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis. Which information reported to the nurse by the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) requires immediate intervention?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Chest pain in DVT (A) suggests pulmonary embolism, requiring immediate intervention. Hypotension (B), showering (C), and headache (D) are less urgent.