A nurse is unable to palpate a patient's left pedal pulse. The nurse will correctly first
1. Notify the primary care physician that the patient's pedal pulse is not palpable.
2. Reassess the patient's left pedal pulse every 2 to 4 hours.
3. Chart, "Left pedal pulse nonpalpable, foot warm and dry."
4. Obtain a Doppler to further detect whether the pulse is present.
ANS: 4
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