The Nurse Is Caring for a Postoperative Patient Who Has

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a postoperative patient who has just been diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the right leg. Which focused assessment question has the highest priority for this patient?

A) "Do you have a headache or any dizziness?"
B) "Do you have any chest pain or shortness of breath?"
C) "When did you first notice the swelling and redness in your leg?"
D) "Do you have any cramping or muscle spasms in your leg?"