In the morning,the patient had surgery that involved the right femoral artery.To assess the patient's circulation status to the right leg,at which site will the nurse make sure to check the pulse?

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The dorsalis pedis artery is the pulse site that supplies blood to the top of the foot and is used to assess circulation to the lower extremities, including the right leg in this case. The radial, ulnar, and brachial arteries supply blood to the arms and are not relevant for assessing circulation to the right leg.

In the Morning,the Patient Had Surgery That Involved the Right