A nurse is assessing a 24-year-old female client. Exhibits Which of the following clinical manifestations is the client exhibiting ?
Explanation & Rationale
Rationale: A. Peripheral arterial disease is characterized by diminished pulses, cool extremities, and intermittent claudication, which does not match the client’s findings. B. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is supported by throbbing pain, swelling, discoloration, and warmth in the right calf, all classic signs of a venous clot. C. Cellulitis presents with localized infection, redness, warmth, and tenderness, but does not explain shortness of breath. D. Pulmonary embolism (PE) is suggested by the client’s shortness of breath in the context of DVT, indicating possible clot migration to the lungs. E. Popliteal venous aneurysm is a rare vascular condition and is not consistent with this presentation. F. Vasculitis involves systemic vessel inflammation, which is not indicated in this case.