The nurse is performing a peripheral vascular assessment of a female client who is 7 months pregnant. The nurse notes mild peripheral edema, all other findings were normal. Which action by the nurse is appropriate based on this assessment data?

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Mild peripheral edema is a common finding in pregnancy due to increased pressure on blood vessels caused by the growing uterus. As all other findings were normal, there is no need to notify the healthcare provider, order a diuretic, or educate the client about peripheral vascular ulcer development. However, it is important for the nurse to document the finding in the client's chart.

The Nurse Is Performing a Peripheral Vascular Assessment of a Female