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A nurse suspects that a patient is suffering from DVT due to a. Positive Homan's sign b. Positive Straight leg raising test c. Severe claudiation d. Positive Thompson's test

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A nurse suspects that a patient is suffering from DVT due to a. Positive Homan's sign b. Positive Straight leg raising test c. Severe claudiation d. Positive Thompson's test

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The nurse suspects that the patient is suffering from Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) due to a positive Homan's sign.

Here's a step-by-step explanation:

  1. Homan's sign: This is a physical examination procedure performed by a healthcare provider. It involves the patient lying flat on their back, and the provider forcefully dorsiflexing the patient's foot while the knee is slightly bent. If the patient experiences pain in the calf or popliteal region, the Homan's sign is considered positive. This could be an indication of DVT, as the pain is caused by the clot blocking blood flow in the vein.

  2. Straight leg raising test: This test is typically used to diagnose issues with the lower back, such as a herniated disc. It's not typically associated with DVT.

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