The nurse is caring for a client with a history of atheroscl…
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of atherosclerosis, peripheral vascular disease, angina, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. The nurse completed a peripheral vascular assessment at 0800 and charted these findings: no edema pedal pulses +3 bilaterally feet warm and dry At 1300 the client tells the nurse his right foot feels like there are “pins” pricking him. The nurse assesses the right lower extremity and is not able to palpate a pedal pulse, the foot is cool to the touch and there is no edema. The most appropriate action by the nurse at this time is?