RN Exam Practice
Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 2014 of 2368

The nurse finds that a postpartum client has unilateral calf swelling, redness, and warmth. Which action is correct?

  1. Massage the calf firmly to improve blood flow and relieve the swelling
  2. Avoid massaging the leg, remove the compression device, and notify the provider
  3. Keep the compression device on and encourage the client to walk in the hall
  4. Apply a warm pack to the calf and then reassess the leg in four hours
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Correct answer: Avoid massaging the leg, remove the compression device, and notify the provider

Massage could dislodge a clot. The nurse removes compression devices and promptly notifies the provider.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Postpartum Care: Hematological System. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026