Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Full-length
A client has returned to the unit following a left femoral popliteal bypass graft. Six hours later, his dorsalis pedis pulse cannot be palpated, and his foot is cool and dusky. The nurse should:
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The physician should be notified immediately because the client is losing blood supply to his left foot and is in danger of losing the foot and/or leg.