Question

a nurse is collecting data for a client who has decreased circulation in his left leg. which of the following actions should the nurse take first? evaluate pedal pulses. obtain a medical history. measure vital signs. ask the client if he is experiencing any pain in the leg.

Explanation:

When a client has decreased circulation in a leg, evaluating pedal pulses directly assesses the circulatory status of the lower - extremity. Vital signs give general information, medical history is important but not the immediate step, and asking about pain is also secondary to assessing the actual circulation.

Answer:

Evaluate pedal pulses.