Your client underwent a cardiac catheterization this morning through the left femoral site. The client's left leg is now cold and pale. Which additional assessment data could you use to confirm alteration in tissue perfusion?
1. diminished pulses in the left leg
2. absence of pitting edema
3. slight discomfort at the left femoral site
4. capillary refill of 2 seconds
ANS: 1
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