A nurse is assessing a client with peripheral arterial disease. The client's pulses are not palpable in the left foot or leg. The nurse's most immediate action is which of the following?

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On assessment, if the foot and leg pulses are not palpable, verify the findings with the Doppler ultrasonography. If the Doppler cannot detect the pulse, notify the physician immediately.

A Nurse Is Assessing a Client with Peripheral Arterial Disease