After palpating a patient's radial pulses,the nurse proceeds to palpate the brachial,carotid,femoral,popliteal,and posterior tibial pulses.What condition caused the nurse to make this more thorough physical assessment?

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Various skin temperatures can indicate poor circulation or vascular issues, prompting the nurse to assess all major pulses to evaluate blood flow throughout the body.

After Palpating a Patient's Radial Pulses,the Nurse Proceeds to Palpate