The nurse is admitting an older patient to the care area. What is the first step the nurse should take when evaluating the patient's circulation in the extremities?
A) Health history and then inspect the legs
B) Exercise history for periods of immobility
C) Identify medications for side effects of hypotension
D) Vital signs to verify that blood pressure is within an acceptable range
A
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Assessing for circulation to the lower extremities should begin with a health history and then focus on inspection of the lower extremities. Exercise history, medications, and vital signs may or may not provide adequate information about the patient's extremity circulation.
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