A Patient with Endocarditis Develops Sudden Leg Pain with Pallor

question 24

Multiple Choice

A patient with endocarditis develops sudden leg pain with pallor, tingling, and loss of peripheral pulses. What should the nurse do first?

• A) notify the physician about these findings
• B) elevate the leg above the level of the heart
• C) wrap the extremity in a loose, warm blanket and apply a foot cradle
• D) perform passive range of motion (PROM) exercises to stimulate circulation

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