The nurse is unable to palpate a client's pedal pulses. Which of the following items will the nurse use to help locate this client's pedal pulses?
1. Stethoscope
2. Doppler
3. Transilluminator
4. Goniometer
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Rationale 1: A stethoscope is used to auscultate body sounds such as blood pressure and heart, lung, and abdominal sounds.
Rationale 2: The Doppler uses ultrasonic waves to detect sounds that are difficult to hear with a regular stethoscope, such as peripheral pulses.
Rationale 3: A transilluminator detects blood, fluid, or masses in body cavities.
Rationale 4: A Goniometer is used to measure the degree of joint flexion and extension.
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