The nurse is completing a physical examination of a client's peripheral circulation. Which objective findings should be reported immediately? (Select all that apply.)
1. Carotid pulses equally present
2. Abdominal pulsation observed
3. Apical heart rate 86 and regular
4. Left calf edematous with an absent foot pulse
5. Client stated occasional fluttering in the chest
Answer: 2, 4
1. Equally present carotid artery pulses are an expected finding.
2. Visible abdominal pulsations should be reported.
3. An apical heart rate of 86 and regular is within normal limits.
4. Edematous calf with an absent foot pulse indicates a lack of circulation and should be reported.
5. The client's statement of chest fluttering is a subjective finding.
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