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 the dorsalis pedis pulse despite a warm, pink extremity with nail beds blanching at 2 to 3 seconds of capillary refilling time suggests that the pulse may not be palpable due to excessive pressure applied over the pulse site. Other possible causes should be ruled out, but this is the most likely explanation.

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