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A Client Had an Arthroscopy 1 Hour Ago on the Left

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A client had an arthroscopy 1 hour ago on the left knee.The nurse finds the left lower leg to be pale and cool,with 1+/4+ pedal pulses.What action by the nurse is best?


A) Assess the neurovascular status of the right leg.
B) Document the findings in the client's chart.
C) Elevate the left leg on at least two pillows.
D) Notify the provider of the findings immediately.

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