A Patient Is at Risk for Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis

Multiple Choice

A patient is at risk for acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the leg and will be undergoing plethysmography to detect and, if present, evaluate this condition.The nurse understands that which type of plethysmography will be used for this purpose?

A) Arterial
B) Venous
C) Body
D) Impedance