The nurse is assessing a pregnant patient who is 35 weeks pregnant. The patient reports unremitting calf pain. The nurse elicits a positive Homans' sign. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
1) Notifying the healthcare provider immediately
2) Recommending an increase in milk and milk products in the diet
3) Applying a heating pad to the affected area
4) Massaging the calf
ANS: 1
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