For a client with thrombosis, what does the nurse do if pulses cannot be palpated?

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If pulses cannot be palpated in a client with thrombosis, the nurse should use a Doppler ultrasound device to assess blood flow and determine if there is a blockage caused by the thrombus. Computed tomography, radiography, and magnetic resonance imaging may provide information about the presence of a thrombus, but they do not provide information about blood flow or the severity of the blockage.

For a Client with Thrombosis, What Does the Nurse Do