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The Nurse Is Assessing the Client's Peripheral Pulse,and Is Not

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The nurse is assessing the client's peripheral pulse,and is not able to palpate a pedal pulse.The client's foot is pink and warm.Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?


A) Apply a warm soak to the foot.
B) Notify the health care provider that the client has lost circulation to the foot.
C) Elevate the foot.
D) Auscultate the pulse using an ultrasound Doppler.

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