The nurse is performing an assessment of the client's peripheral vascular system. Which actions by the nurse are appropriate when assessing this client?

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Taking a blood pressure cuff, Doppler, and stethoscope into the client's room for the assessment is appropriate for assessing the client's peripheral vascular system. Assessing the client in a flat, supine position when the client exhibits a respiratory rate of 26 breaths/min. with a dusky appearance around the mouth and lips is not appropriate as the client is potentially in distress and needs immediate intervention. Requesting the client remove all undergarments prior to putting the gown is not necessary for assessing the peripheral vascular system. Assessing pedal pulses over the client's socks is not accurate and the socks should be removed prior to assessing peripheral pulses.

The Nurse Is Performing an Assessment of the Client's Peripheral