Surgical Pain Examination

Sweeney recently underwent a hysterectomy and requests to sit after ambulating a few feet. The patient reports dizziness and right lower extremity pain. On examination, her resting heart rate is 102 bpm, and she has significant swelling in her right lower leg. Which of the following should be assessed FIRST:

A) Walking distance before stopping

B) Pulse pressure

C) Deep calf tenderness

D) Dorsal pedal integrity

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