A client with a recent right thigh deep vein thrombosis develops new signs. Which finding would be most concerning for potential stroke from a clot?

A client with a recent right thigh deep vein thrombosis develops new signs. Which finding would be most concerning for potential stroke from a clot?

• A. Swelling along vein of leg
• B. Right foot tingling
• C. Restlessness
• D. Warmth over affected area

Answer: (C)

The key idea is recognizing embolic complications from a leg DVT that can reach the brain and cause a stroke. A sudden change in mental status, such as restlessness or agitation, can be an early sign of acute cerebral involvement from an embolus. The other options describe leg-specific or non-neurologic symptoms (leg swelling, warmth, or tingling) that reflect the DVT itself rather than a brain event. So, restlessness best signals a potential stroke in this setting and warrants urgent neurological assessment.