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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If the nurse is having difficulty assessing the dorsalis pedis pulses, the most appropriate nursing intervention would be to obtain a Doppler ultrasound stethoscope. This tool allows the nurse to detect the pulse even if it is difficult to palpate. It would not be appropriate to ask another nurse to assess the pulses or to wait and try again later. Documenting the findings is important, but it does not address the issue of difficulty assessing the pulses.

The RN Assesses a Client Who Is Recovering from Femoral