What complication is the nurse aware of that is associated with deep venous thrombosis? swelling of the entire leg owing to edema immobility because of calf pain pulmonary embolism marked tenderness over the anteromedial surface of the thigh?
Biology · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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The complication associated with deep venous thrombosis (DVT) that the nurse is likely aware of is pulmonary embolism.
A pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot (usually from a DVT) travels to the lungs and blocks a pulmonary artery.
This can lead to serious respiratory and cardiovascular consequences.
While the other options mentioned (swelling of the entire leg owing to edema, immobility because of calf pain, marked tenderness over the anteromedial surface of the thigh) are associated with DVT, pulmonary embolism is a severe and potentially life-threatening complication that can result from untreated or inadequately managed DVT.
Therefore, healthcare professionals, including nurses, closely monitor for signs and symptoms of pulmonary embolism in individuals with suspected or confirmed DVT.