A Nurse Assesses a Client Who Had an Intraosseous Catheter

A nurse assesses a client who had an intraosseous catheter placed in the left leg.Which assessment finding is of greatest concern?

A) The catheter has been in place for 20 hours.
B) The client has poor vascular access in the upper extremities.
C) The catheter is placed in the proximal tibia.
D) The client's left lower extremity is cool to the touch.

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