Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1968 of 2368
A client receiving the birth control injection reports pain in one calf. What should the nurse do?
- Explain that calf pain is expected during the first year of injections
- Suggest a calcium supplement and recheck the leg at the next injection
- Tell the client to notify the provider about a possible deep vein thrombosis
- Advise rest with the leg elevated and take the next injection on schedule
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Correct answer: Tell the client to notify the provider about a possible deep vein thrombosis
Unilateral calf pain may be a sign of deep vein thrombosis and should be reported.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Reproductive Concepts: Injection. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026