A patient with endocarditis develops sudden leg pain with pallor, tingling, and loss of peripheral pulses. What should the nurse do first?
A) notify the physician about these findings
B) elevate the leg above the level of the heart
C) wrap the extremity in a loose, warm blanket and apply a foot cradle
D) perform passive range of motion (PROM) exercises to stimulate circulation
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