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

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse cannot palpate a patient's pedal pulse following an ORIF procedure for a fractured tibia. Which action is the priority?

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

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