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After Repair of an AAA,the Nurse Notes That the Patient

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After repair of an AAA,the nurse notes that the patient does not have popliteal,posterior tibial,or dorsalis pedis pulses.The legs are cool and mottled.Which action is appropriate for the nurse to take first?


A) Review the preoperative assessment form for data about the pulses.
B) Notify the surgeon and anaesthesiologist.
C) Document that the pulses are absent,and recheck in 30 minutes.
D) Elevate the lower extremities on pillows.

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