The nurse is caring for a patient who had a cardiac catheterization 2 hours ago and has a pressure dressing to his left groin. In addition to taking routine vital signs, the nurse should also check the:
A) strength of the femoral pulse.
B) presence of the pedal pulse.
C) temperature of the right foot.
D) ability to move the left toes.
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