While assessing the dorsalis pedis pulse of a client,the nurse determines that the pulse is absent.However,the extremity is warm and pink with nail beds blanching at 2 to 3 seconds of capillary refilling time.How would the nurse explain these findings?

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The absence of a pulse with warm and pink skin and normal capillary refill time suggests that too much pressure may have been applied over the pulse site. This can temporarily occlude or interrupt blood flow, leading to an absence of pulse, but should resolve once pressure is released. This finding is not suggestive of a sudden change in the client's health status or a blood clot in the extremity. The RN's watch malfunctioning would not affect the assessment findings.

While Assessing the Dorsalis Pedis Pulse of a Client,the Nurse