A client has a soft tissue injury to their left lower leg resulting from a minor fall. Which of the following assessment findings would alert the nurse to call the healthcare provider immediately?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

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A client has a soft tissue injury to their left lower leg resulting from a minor fall. Which of the following assessment findings would alert the nurse to call the healthcare provider immediately? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Answer

Decreased movement in the client's leg

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Pain and tenderness at the site of injury

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Decreased pedal pulses and capillary refill greater than 3 seconds

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Muscle spasms in the leg

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