The Nurse Is Assessing Vital Signs for a Client After

The nurse is assessing vital signs for a client after a surgical procedure on the left leg.IV fluids are infusing.Which action is the most important for the nurse at this time?

A) Compare the left pedal pulse with the right pedal pulse.
B) Count the client's respiratory rate for 1 full minute.
C) Take the blood pressure in the arm without an IV.
D) Take an oral temperature with an electronic thermometer.