A patient has chronic peripheral arterial disease.During neurovascular checks,the nurse finds an absent left pedal pulse and a cyanotic leg.What should the nurse do?

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Notify the RN immediately,as the patient needs immediate intervention to preserve circulation in the leg.B.Massaging the foot is not going to improve the patient's arterial functioning.C.Reassessing the patient in 30 minutes could cause the patient undo harm.D.Exercise will not improve the patient's arterial functioning in the limb.

A Patient Has Chronic Peripheral Arterial Disease