A pregnant client is seen in the health care clinic. During the prenatal visit, the client informs ...

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Rationale: If a woman complains of calf pain during walking, it could be an indication of venous thrombosis of the lower extremities. The appropriate nursing action would be to check for the presence of additional signs of venous thrombosis. It is not appropriate to tell the mother that this is normal during pregnancy. Ambulation is a necessary exercise, and the woman should be en-couraged to ambulate during pregnancy. Although it is important to elevate the legs during pregnancy, elevating the legs consistently is not the appropriate nursing action.