An obese postsurgical patient complains of sudden discomfort in her leg.The nurse assesses the leg and finds it cold and pale with no pedal or popliteal pulse.What should the nurse suspect?

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Sudden discomfort, cold and pale leg with no pedal or popliteal pulse indicate a possible arterial occlusion. This is a medical emergency that requires immediate intervention to prevent tissue damage, limb loss, or even death. Venous thrombosis, vascular spasm, and paresthesia may present with different signs and symptoms.

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