An older patient complains of aching and swelling in the right leg. The nurse notes cyanosis of the extremity and suspects a possible venous thromboembolism. What is the most likely site of the patient's thromboembolism?
A) Aorta
B) Inferior vena cava
C) Superior vena cava
D) Iliofemoral segment
D
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If the inferior vena cava is involved, bilateral swelling, aching, and cyanosis of the lower extremities, engorgement of the superficial veins, and tenderness along the femoral veins will be present. Similar signs will appear with involvement of the iliofemoral segment, but only on the affected extremity. Neither the aorta nor the superior vena cava is commonly involved.
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