The nurse is caring for a patient who underwent vascular surgery. During a neurovascular check, the nurse notes the extremity is cool to touch and dusky. Which action should the nurse take?

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Notifying the healthcare provider (HCP) is crucial when changes in the neurovascular status of a postoperative patient are observed, such as coolness and duskiness of the extremity, which may indicate compromised blood flow or other complications.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Underwent Vascular