The nurse is assessing vital signs for a client after surgical procedure on the left leg and has intravenous (IV) fluids running. It would be most important for the nurse to:
1) Compare the left pedal pulse with the right pedal pulse.
2) Count the client's respiratory rate for 1 full minute.
3) Take the blood pressure in the arm without an IV.
4) Take an oral temperature with an electronic thermometer.
ANS: 1
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