Question

A client has just suffered a blow to the left thigh. There is no external bleeding but swelling and a reddish discoloration are noted in the area. The nurse understands that the client is developing a collection of blood under the skin known as a:

A. cytopenia
B. hypertension
C. hypotension
D. hematoma

Answer 1

Answer:D

Step-by-step explanation:

It sounds like the client is developing a hematoma, which is a collection of blood under the skin.