Which term should the nurse use to most accurately report that mrs. b may have developed a clot in her vein that is causing the pain and swelling in her leg?
a. phlebitis
b. thrombosis
c. thrombitis
d. thrombophlebitis
Answer: d. thrombophlebitis
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