The RN assesses a client who is recovering from femoral popliteal bypass surgery and discovers that it is difficult to assess the dorsalis pedis pulses.Which nursing intervention would be most appropriate for the nurse to use?

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The best option would be to obtain a Doppler ultrasound stethoscope, as this would allow the nurse to more accurately assess the client's pulses. It is important to assess these pulses regularly, so waiting and trying again later or simply documenting the findings would not be appropriate. Asking another nurse to assess the pulses could be a possibility, but it would still be beneficial for the nurse to have access to a Doppler ultrasound stethoscope.

The RN Assesses a Client Who Is Recovering from Femoral