The nurse is assessing the patient's leg for peripheral vascular disease (PVD)and is unable to palpate the pedal pulse in either foot.Which action will the nurse take first?

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The nurse will obtain a Doppler ultrasound device to auscultate the presence of the pedal pulse. This non-invasive technique will provide information on the presence or absence of blood flow to the foot. If no pedal pulse is noted, the healthcare provider should be contacted for further evaluation and intervention. X-ray studies of the lower extremities and requesting the patient to lie flat are not relevant in this situation.

The Nurse Is Assessing the Patient's Leg for Peripheral Vascular