A nurse is providing passive range of motion to a bedridden client. When the nurse dorsiflexes the client's foot, the client complains of calf pain. The nurse recognizes that this could be an indication of which of the following?
a. Thrombosis c. Arthritis
b. Pitting edema d. Fracture
A
Calf pain on dorsiflexion of the foot is a positive Homan's sign. The nurse should investigate further for possible deep vein thrombosis.
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