The nurse assesses for Homans' sign by:
1. Extending the foot and inquiring about calf pain.
2. Extending the leg and inquiring about foot pain.
3. Flexing the knee and inquiring about thigh pain.
4. Dorsiflexing the foot and inquiring about calf pain.
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Rationale 1: This is not the correct procedure for assessing for Homans' sign.
Rationale 2: This is not the correct procedure for assessing for Homans' sign.
Rationale 3: This is not the correct procedure for assessing for Homans' sign.
Rationale 4: Dorsiflexing the foot and inquiring about calf pain is the correct way to assess for Homans' sign.
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