A client reports to the hospital with a swollen mass on the left leg. Physical examination reveals that the swollen mass is red, tender, and is textured like a rope. A review of the client's records show that the client has recently undergone an orthopedic surgery on the right leg. Which condition has the client developed?
A)Deep venous thromboembolism (DVT)
B)Pulmonary embolism
C)Chronic venous insufficiency
D)Varicose vein

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The description of a swollen mass that is red, tender, and feels like a rope, especially following recent surgery, is indicative of Deep Venous Thromboembolism (DVT). This condition involves a blood clot forming in a deep vein, often in the legs, and can be associated with periods of immobility like those after surgery.

A Client Reports to the Hospital with a Swollen Mass