To assess the dorsalis pedis artery,the nurse would palpate:
A)behind the knee.
B)over the lateral malleolus.
C)in the groove behind the medial malleolus.
D)lateral to the extensor tendon of the great toe.

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The dorsalis pedis artery is located on the dorsum of the foot.Palpate just lateral to and parallel with the extensor tendon of the big toe.

To Assess the Dorsalis Pedis Artery,the Nurse Would Palpate