Identify consistent with the present of an arterial thrombus

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Assignment:

A 45-year-old male client had a partial colectomy with descending colostomy secondary to colon cancer 3 days ago. The client had a history of colorectal polyps and ulcerative colitis and a body mass index (BMI) of 42. He is married and has three children, works as a computer programmer, and was independent prior to surgery. The shift report indicates that the client had a difficult recovery after surgery and has been on bedrest since admission.

The nurse is concerned that the client may had a blood clot and performs an assessment of the left lower extremity (LLE). For each finding below, identify if the finding is consistent with the present of an arterial thrombus or a deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

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