The nurse notes that a client who delivered a newborn 18 hours ago reports swelling and pain in the right calf. notes that a client who delivered a newborn 18 hours ago reports swelling and pain in the right calf. Which action is appropriate for the nurse to implement?
1. Massage lotion at the area of swelling and pain.
2. Place the client on bed rest with the right leg elevated on a pillow.
3. Elevate both legs on a pillow and apply ice.
4. Palpate both legs to determine actual nature of pain.