A Postsurgical Patient Has Illuminated Her Call Light to Inform

Multiple Choice

A postsurgical patient has illuminated her call light to inform the nurse of a sudden onset of lower leg pain. On inspection, the nurse observes that the patients left leg is visibly swollen and reddened. What is the nurses most appropriate action?

A) Administer a PRN dose of subcutaneous heparin.
B) Inform the physician that the patient has signs and symptoms of VTE.
C) Mobilize the patient promptly to dislodge any thrombi in the patients lower leg.
D) Massage the patients lower leg to temporarily restore venous return.