7) When the nurse obtained a patient’s history, the patient…
7) When the nurse obtained a patient’s history, the patient reported having swelling in the lower extremities. The nurse understands that swelling in this patient’s leg(s) could be associated to a thrombophlebitis or clotting type of problem, as compared to peripheral vascular disease, and that these conditions exhibits different signs and symptoms. Choose the signs and symptoms of a DVT from the following: (Check all that apply.)