Which assessment would the nurse obtain before administering an anticoagulant to a client with DVT? Select all that apply
A) Test for a positive Homans' sign.
B) Examine extremity for skin temperature.
C) Assess pain.
D) Assess blood pressure.
E) Check for pedal pulse.
Ans: A, B, C, E
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Preadministration assessment for a client with a DVT should include checking for a pedal pulse, examining the extremity for color and skin temperature, assessing for pain, and checking for a positive Homans' sign.
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