Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis ( 30 Questions)
This choice is incorrect because palpating the pulses in the extremities primarily assesses arterial blood flow, not venous thrombosis. While pulse assessment is essential, it is not the priority for identifying DVT-related manifestations.
This choice is correct. Measuring calf and thigh circumference can help identify possible DVT by comparing the affected leg's size to the unaffected one. DVT can cause localized swelling in the affected limb.
This choice is incorrect because auscultating the lungs for crackles is not a specific assessment for DVT. Crackles may be present in pulmonary edema, which can be a complication of DVT, but they do not directly assess the presence of a blood clot in the veins.
This choice is incorrect because performing a capillary refill test is primarily used to assess peripheral perfusion and is not specific to DVT assessment.
A) This choice is incorrect because palpating the pulses in the extremities primarily assesses arterial blood flow, not venous thrombosis. While pulse assessment is essential, it is not the priority for identifying DVT-related manifestations.
B) This choice is correct. Measuring calf and thigh circumference can help identify possible DVT by comparing the affected leg's size to the unaffected one. DVT can cause localized swelling in the affected limb.
C) This choice is incorrect because auscultating the lungs for crackles is not a specific assessment for DVT. Crackles may be present in pulmonary edema, which can be a complication of DVT, but they do not directly assess the presence of a blood clot in the veins.
D) This choice is incorrect because performing a capillary refill test is primarily used to assess peripheral perfusion and is not specific to DVT assessment.