The nurse cannot palpate a patient's pedal pulse following an ORIF procedure for a fractured tibia. Which action is the priority?
A) Notify the surgeon of the problem.
B) Check the lower extremity for pallor.
C) Use a Doppler to find the pedal pulse.
D) Assess the patient's pain rating.
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