The nurse is evaluating the expected outcomes following thrombolytic therapy for a right leg deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following findings confirms a positive outcome? (Select all that apply.)
A) Pedal pulse thready
B) Client denies pain
C) Right extremity pink
D) Homan's sign positive
E) Right extremity comparable in size to left
F) No bleeding or bruising noted
B, C, E, F
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Evaluation of the expected outcome of thrombolytic therapy includes restoring blood flow to the extremity. Findings include no pain from impaired circulation, a pink extremity of comparable size, and no bleeding from complications of the thrombolytic medication. A thready pulse would indicate impaired circulation, and a positive Homan's sign would indicate a continuing thrombus.
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