Posted: December 9th, 2017
You are making a home visit to a 50-year old patient who was recently hospitalized with a right leg deep vein thrombosis and a pulmonary embolism. The patient’s only medication is enoxaparin (Lovenox) subcutaneously. Which assessment information will you need to communicate to the physician?
A. The patient says that her right leg aches all night
B. The right calf is warm to the touch and is larger than the left calf
C. The patient is unable to remember her husband’s first name
D. There are multiple ecchymotic areas on the patient’s arms
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A. The patient says that her right leg aches all night
B. The right calf is warm to the touch and is larger than the left calf
C. The patient is unable to remember her husband’s first name
D. There are multiple ecchymotic areas on the patient’s arms
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