A postpartal woman with a thrombophlebitis tells you that her leg is very painful. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate to relieve this pain?
a) Urge her to walk to relieve muscle spasm.
b) Apply ice to her leg above the knee.
c) Massage the calf of her leg.
d) Keep covers off the leg.
Answer: d)Keep covers off the leg.
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