The Nurse Cannot Palpate a Patient's Pedal Pulse Following an Open

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse cannot palpate a patient's pedal pulse following an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) procedure for a fractured tibia. Which action is the priority intervention?

• A) Check the lower extremity for pallor.
• B) Notify the surgeon of the problem.
• C) Assess the patient's pain rating.
• D) Use a Doppler to find the pedal pulse.

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