Question

On reviewing the medical reports of a postpartum patient, the nurse finds that the patient has homans' sign. what does the nurse interpret from this finding?

Answer 1

Homans' sign is an assessment test used to determine whether the patient has VTE. Presence of Homans' sign indicates that the patient may have VTE. Uterine atony can be assessed by palpating the uterine fundus. Hypotensive shock can be assessed by checking the patient's vitals. Mastitis can be assessed by the examining the patient's breasts.