During a postpartum assessment, a woman reports her right calf is painful. The nurse observes edema and redness along the saphenous vein in the right lower leg. Based on this finding, what does the nurse explain the probable treatment will involve?
a. Anticoagulants for 6 weeks
b. Application of ice to the affected leg
c. Gentle massage of the affected leg
d. Passive leg exercises twice a day
ANS: A
Anticoagulant therapy is continued with heparin or warfarin (Coumadin) for 6 weeks after birth to minimize the risk of embolism.
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