A patient has bilateral pitting edema of the feet.In the assessment of the peripheral vascular system,the nurse's primary focus should be:
A) oxygenation of the lower extremities.
B) arterial function of the lower extremities.
C) venous function of the lower extremities.
D) possible thrombophlebitis of the lower extremities.
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