The nurse is unable to palpate a client's pedal pulses.Which of the following items will the nurse use to help locate this client's pedal pulses?

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A Doppler is a handheld device that uses ultrasound waves to detect the pulsations of blood vessels. It can help locate peripheral pulses that may be difficult to palpate. A stethoscope is used to listen to sounds within the body, a transilluminator is used to visualize structures under the skin, and a goniometer is used to measure joint angles. None of these items would be helpful in locating pedal pulses.

The Nurse Is Unable to Palpate a Client's Pedal Pulses