A patient is seen for increasing edema in his left lower extremity and pain in the limb with ambulation. What should the nurse suspect is occurring in this patient?
1. arterial occlusion
2. deep vein thrombosis
3. superficial vein thrombosis
4. varicose veins
Correct Answer: 2
The manifestations of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) are primarily due to the inflammatory process that accompanies the thrombus. Calf pain is the most common symptom, and it may be described as tightness or a dull, aching pain in the affected extremity, particularly upon walking. A DVT is not an arterial or a primary superficial vein problem. Varicose veins are tortuous veins with valve insufficiency.
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