All of the following measures are used to assess for deep vein thrombosis except: 1. Checking for a positive Homans sign 2. Asking the patient about the presence of calf pain 3. Observing the dorsal aspect of lower extremities for redness, warmth, and tenderness 4. Measuring the circumference of each leg daily, placing the tape measure at the midpoint of the knee
All of the following measures are used to assess for
deep vein thrombosis except:
1. Checking for a positive Homans sign
2. Asking the patient about the presence of calf
pain
3. Observing the dorsal aspect of lower extremities
for redness, warmth, and tenderness
4. Measuring the circumference of each leg daily,
placing the tape measure at the midpoint of the
knee