Which action by the nurse is appropriate when testing for Homans' sign?
1. Pointing the client's toes down
2. Having the client point the toes up toward the calf
3. Flexing the client's toes as wide apart as possible
4. Rotating the client's foot
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Rationale 1: Homans' sign is tested when the client dorsiflexes the foot.
Rationale 2: Homans' sign is tested when the client dorsiflexes the foot. It is considered positive if the client reports deep pain with this movement. But because it is positive in less than 50% of cases it is not frequently used.
Rationale 3: Homans' sign is tested when the client dorsiflexes the foot.
Rationale 4: Homans' sign is tested when the client dorsiflexes the foot.
Global Rationale: Homans' sign is tested when the client dorsiflexes the foot. It is considered positive if the client reports deep pain with this movement. But because it is positive in less than 50% of cases it is not frequently used.
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