Using the data from the previous information section, Mary is at the highest risk of developing Venous thromboembolism. Provide rationaleMary rings her call bell and you enter her room to check on her: Time: Progress Notes: 0 0 3 0 : Called to the patient ’ s room with complaints of extreme right leg tenderness. Right lower leg and right foot edematous, pale in colour, and sharp shooting pain with dorsiflexion of right foot. Dorsalis pedis pulse required the doppler to locate a regular but weak pulse. Skin is red, and warm to touch. Popliteal pulse remains palpable on right leg. Left leg, lower leg, and foot remain unchanged in size. Dorsalis pedis pulse remains weak but found with palpation. Vital Signs: T: 3 7 . 3 C , P: 9 2 , RR 1 8 , BP 1 1 4 / 7 6 , Pulse oximeter: 9 9 % on room air.
[Expert Solution]: Using the data from the previous information…
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