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The bed-bound client complains of pain and burning in the right calf area. What action should be taken by the nurse?
1. Deeply palpate the area for rebound tenderness.
2. Percuss over the area for change in tone.
3. Measure the calf and compare to the opposite calf.
4. Medicate the client for pain and reassess in 30 minutes.

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Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing

Edition: 10^th

Authors: Berman, Snyder, Frandsen

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