Multiple Choice
The nurse is performing a peripheral vascular assessment of a female client who is 7 months pregnant.The nurse notes mild peripheral edema,all other findings were normal.Which of the following actions by the nurse would be appropriate?
A) Notify the healthcare provider immediately regarding this abnormal finding.
B) Obtain an order from the healthcare provider for a diuretic to reduce the client's edema.
C) Document the findings as expected due to the client's pregnancy.
D) Educate the client regarding ways to reduce the risk about peripheral vascular ulcer development.
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