When Assessing for Formation of a Possible Blood Clot in the Lower

question 14

Multiple Choice

When assessing for formation of a possible blood clot in the lower leg of a patient,which action should the nurse take first?

• A)Visually inspect the leg.
• B)Feel for the temperature of the leg.
• C)Check the patient's pedal pulses using the fingertips.
• D)Compress the nail beds to determine capillary refill time.

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