The nurse is assessing peripheral pulses on a client with suspected peripheral vascular disease.Which finding should the nurse report to the physician immediately?

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Thready pulses may indicate decreased blood flow and can be a warning sign of peripheral vascular disease. The nurse should report this finding to the physician immediately. The other options indicate normal or expected findings for peripheral pulses.

The Nurse Is Assessing Peripheral Pulses on a Client with Suspected