Which relief measure would be most appropriate for a postpartum patient with superficial thrombophlebitis?
1. Urge ambulation.
2. Apply ice to the leg.
3. Elevate the affected limb.
4. Massage her calf.
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Rationale 1: Ambulation would increase discomfort.
Rationale 2: Applying ice to the leg is contraindicated in thrombophlebitis treatment because it can cause vasoconstriction, increasing pain.
Rationale 3: Elevating the limb promotes venous blood return and helps decrease edema, and thus increases comfort in the affected leg.
Rationale 4: Massaging the calf is contraindicated because it can cause a breakup of a clot and put the patient at risk for a pulmonary embolus.
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