When assessing a patient with peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) of the left leg, the nurse expects to find:
A) Equal pulses in the extremities
B) Unequal pulses between extremities
C) Equal skin color between extremities
D) Warm feet between extremities
Ans: B
Feedback: PAOD assessment may manifest as unequal pulses between extremities, with the affected leg cooler and paler than the unaffected leg.
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