A patient in pelvic traction needs circulatory status assessed. How should the nurse assess for a positive Homans' sign?

A patient in pelvic traction needs circulatory status assessed. How should the nurse assess for a positive Homans' sign?



a) Have the patient squeeze the nurse's hands with his or her hands to evaluate any difference in strength.
b) Have the patient extend each leg and dorsiflex each foot to determine if pain or tenderness is present in the lower leg.
c) Have the patient extend both hands while the nurse compares the volume of both radial pulses.
d) Have the patient plantar flex both feet while the nurse performs the blanch test on all of the patient's toes.




Answer: B


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