A nurse is caring for a client who is 48 hr postpartum and has a deep vein thrombosis

Vital Signs

• Blood Pressure 130/72 mm Hg
• Heart rate 90/min
• Respiratory rate 18/min
• Temperature 37" C (98.6" F)

The nurse is assessing the client 24 hr later. How should the nurse interpret the findings?

For each finding dick to specify whether the finding is unrelated to the diagnosis, an indication that the client's condition is improving, or an indication that the client's condition is worsening

Leukocytosis: Indication of Worsening Condition - Leukocytosis, an increase in white blood cell count, may indicate an exacerbation of the deep vein thrombosis or the development of an infection.

Redness in the extremity: Indication of Worsening Condition - Redness in the extremity suggests inflammation or worsening of the deep vein thrombosis.

Scant lochia rubra: Indication of Improving Condition - Scant lochia rubra indicates a decrease in postpartum bleeding, which is a positive sign.

Increased warmth in the extremity: Indication of Worsening Condition - Increased warmth in the extremity suggests increased inflammation and may indicate progression of the deep vein thrombosis.

Tachycardia: Indication of Worsening Condition - Tachycardia, an elevated heart rate, can be a sign of worsening condition, possibly due to complications such as pulmonary embolism.

Decreased extremity edema: Indication of Improving Condition - Decreased extremity edema suggests reduced swelling, which is a positive sign indicating improvement in circulation and reduction of fluid accumulation in the affected limb.