A patient has a circular, flat, reddened lesion about 5 cm in diameter on his ankle. To determine whether the lesion is related to blood vessel dilation, the nurse will
A) palpate the dorsalis pedis and posterior tibial pulses.
B) check the temperature of the skin around the lesion.
C) elevate the patient's leg.
D) press firmly on the lesion.
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