nurse is performing a physical assessment on a client complaining of pain in the lower leg. Which action would the nurse take first to assess for a possible blood clot in a patient's lower leg? Visually inspect the leg. Feel the leg temperature. Check the patient's pedal pulses using the fingertips. Compress the nail beds to determine capillary refill time.
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This allows the nurse to look for any visible signs of a blood clot such as redness, swelling, or a visible vein. This is a non-invasive first step that can provide valuable information. Show more…
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