A patient has chronic peripheral arterial disease. During neurovascular checks, the nurse finds an absent left pedal pulse and a cyanotic leg. What should the nurse do?
a. Reassess the pulse in 30 minutes.
b. Encourage patient to flex the leg 10 times.
c. Notify the RN immediately.
d. Massage the patient's left foot.
ANS: C
Notify the RN immediately, as the patient needs immediate intervention to preserve circulation in the leg.
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