Len, an elderly man is bedridden after a hip fracture. he complains of pain and swelling his his legs. what is his diagnosis and what life-threatening complication could develop?

the diagnosis is thrombophlebitis.

The life-threatening complication which could develop if left untreated is deeper venous thrombosis

Explanation:thrombophlebitis is defined as an inflammatory process that causes a blood clot to form and block one or more veins, usually in the legs. Symptoms includes Pain (area affected),Skin redness,Edema (ankle and foot),Cord-like veins and tenderness (leg).

thrombophlebitis can lead to deeper venous thrombosis, this can then dislodge, traveling through the heart and occluding the dense capillary network of the lungs This is a pulmonary embolism which can be life-threatening to the affected individual. I hope this helps. Thanks.

answer:

it could come from a variety of sources.

explanation:

..although it was most likely developed through zoonotic transmission, where an infectious disease which usually afflicts when animals jump to humans.