A client recovering from an abdominal hysterectomy has pain in her right calf. The nurse should: 1. Palpate the calf to note pain. 2. Measure the circumference of both calves and note the difference....

A client recovering from an abdominal hysterectomy has pain in her right calf. The nurse should:

1. Palpate the calf to note pain.

2. Measure the circumference of both calves and note the difference.

3. Have the client flex and extend her leg and note the presence of pain.

4. Raise the right leg and lower it to detect changes in skin color.