Which of the following assessment findings in a postpartum client would be most alarming?
A) Leg pain on ambulation with mild ankle edema
B) Calf pain with dorsiflexion of the foot.
C) Perineal pain with swelling along the episiotomy
D) Sharp stabbing chest pain with shortness of breath
D
Response:
Sharp stabbing chest pain with shortness of breath suggests pulmonary embolism, an emergency that requires immediate action. Leg pain on ambulation with mild edema suggests superficial venous thrombosis. Calf pain on dorsiflexion of the foot may indicate deep vein thrombosis or a strained muscle or contusion. Perineal pain with swelling along the episiotomy might be a normal finding or suggest an infection. Of the conditions, pulmonary embolism is the most urgent.
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