The nurse is assessing a newly admitted client for the presence of impaired peripheral vascular circulation. Which finding would be significant to this condition?

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Decreased peripheral pulses indicate impaired blood flow to the extremities and are a significant finding in impaired peripheral vascular circulation. Ruddy skin colour, decreased hair on the legs, and hot spots on the feet and legs may indicate other conditions, but are not specific to impaired peripheral vascular circulation.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Newly Admitted Client for the Presence